The Vireo Advisors blog brings you the latest news and developments in safe, sustainable and bio-based materials and products including novel foods and sustainable nanomaterials.
3M State of Science Index
The 3M State of Science Index Survey revealed that appreciation for science and trust in scientists has increased significantly in 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Jersey Bans Plastic and Paper Bags
New Jersey is banning plastic and paper single-use bags, along with polystyrene foam food containers and cups starting in May 2022.
Celanese Introduces a Biodegradable Alternative to Petrochemical Plastics
As demand for a more biodegradable, environmentally sustainable alternative to petrochemical plastics rises, Celanese has launched BlueRidge, a cellulose acetate product line which is backyard compostable and biodegradable.
Singapore provides regulatory guidelines and approval for the planet’s first cultured meat product
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has just authorized the first ever cultured chicken product from Eat Just.
A Robust Cell-based Model Useful for Predicting Potential Adverse Effects on the Lung Following Nanomaterial Inhalation
Recent efforts are aiming to promote the use and adoption of Adverse Outcome Pathways (AOPs) to demonstrate the safety of advanced materials and technologies such as nanomaterials.