A look at the UK’s Green and Renewable Chemical Industry
Chemicals are the backbone of modern life— think toothpaste, fuel, and home insulation. But nearly all these products come from fossil fuels, with production that’s heavy on emissions. Despite this, the chemicals sector has been largely ignored in national climate talks. Now, with decarbonisation investments heading overseas, the industry is quietly eroding, along with thousands […]
The EPA’s new Laws on Forever Chemicals
The US Environmental Protection Agency has set legally enforceable drinking water limits for a group of the most dangerous PFAS compounds, marking what public health advocates hailed as “historic” rules that will dramatically improve the safety of the nation’s water. PFAS, known as “forever chemicals”, are ubiquitous in the environment and thought to be contaminating […]
Scottish Biorefinery Sends Out First Tanker of Green Chemicals
The first tanker carrying sustainably produced bioacetone and biobutanol has departed Celtic Renewables’ flagship biorefinery in Grangemouth, marking a significant milestone in the global transition to green chemicals. This achievement has been made possible by over £60 million (€71 million) in funding, which facilitated the construction and operation of Scotland’s first commercial-scale biorefinery. The shipment […]
Should Products with Forever Chemicals Have Warning Labels?
There are chemicals in cookware, food, water, clothes and furniture that could cause problems for people’s health. These PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances — sometimes called “forever chemicals” because they don’t fully break down in the environment — have been used in consumer products since the 1950s. PFAS are a class of about 15,000 […]
What are Fermentation Chemicals and How Are They Green?
The term “fermentation chemicals” refers to chemicals produced through a fermentation process of biomass using microorganisms like bacteria, yeasts, fungi, and microalgae. . They are a subset of biobased chemicals. As momentum builds, fermentation chemicals are experiencing steady market growth, indicative of a wider trend among manufacturers. One recent example from June of this year […]
Renewable and Green Chemicals
Renewable chemicals, also known as bio-based chemicals or green chemicals, are derived from renewable biomass sources such as plants, algae, or waste materials. These chemicals are gaining prominence due to their potential to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and contribute to sustainable development. Renewable chemicals slowly replace fossil-derived chemicals and can […]
OSHA Update on Chemical Labelling Rules in the US
OSHA first promulgated the HCS in 1983 to standardise communication of workplace hazards associated with exposure to hazardous chemicals. The HCS requires chemical manufacturers and importers at the top of the supply chain to determine hazards for their products using available information and to provide that hazard information on labels and safety data sheets (SDSs) […]
European Commission Welcomes Provisional Agreement on Improving Classification, Labelling and Packaging of Hazardous Chemicals
The objectives of the CLP Regulation are to protect people and the environment against hazardous chemicals and ensure the free movement of substances and mixtures across the single market. The CLP Regulation obliges manufacturers, importers or other businesses in the value chain to classify, label and package their hazardous chemicals appropriately before selling them. Through […]
Chemicals & Plastics: A Global Market Overview
Chemicals are embedded in practically every single manufactured good in the EU. On the one hand, chemicals play a key role in ensuring quality of life and offer new solutions to deliver the green and the digital transitions. On the other, our increasing reliance on chemicals leads to serious problems. From creating adverse health effects […]
5 Warning Labels That Should be Commonplace
Should manufacturers be held accountable for consumer choices? Yes. Without knowing the full extent of the benefits and damages that products can have on a consumer, how are they to make informed choices. Warning labels would also, hopefully, make manufacturers create healthier products. Should There be Warning Labels on Alcohol? While moderate alcohol consumption was […]
