Black and Green II – Summary
The FSTG held its second Black and Green conference in York, where 50 people enjoyed a day of sustainable formulation, aided by the Intelligent Formualtion workshop on the practicalities of carbon footprinting. The day was arranged as two sessions of lectures split by lunch and the workshop. The meeting was held at the National Science […]
Black and Green II – Introduction
Black and Green II Background: Everyday it becomes more obvious that we can’t keep doing things in the same old way, innovation has become not a nice to have but the only way to stay in business and no where more so than where sustainability is concerned. A perfect storm is brewing of raw material […]
Black and Green II – Dyecat
Sustainability in Coloration Chris PaskDyecat Ltd DyeCat and the University of Leeds are heavily involved in improving sustainability in coloration technologies, from textiles to cosmetics applications. An overview of the technologies currently under development will be presented. {loadposition bg2m03dye}
Black and Green II – AkzoNobel Chelates
Dissolvine® GL – the green and sustainable solution for a diverse application baseTony Minshull, AkzoNobel Functional ChemicalsAkzoNobel Functional Chemicals presents Dissolvine® GL chelating agent for an optimal cleaning performance with respect for the environment. Household and I&I cleaning formulations can perform their magic due to a combination of components each having its own function. Naturally, […]
Black and Green II – Intelligent Formulation
The Impact of Formulation on Carbon Footprint – An Interactive Workshop Hosted by Jim Bullock, Intelligent Formulation The scene for the Intelligent Formulation interactive workshop will be set with three short case studies (see below) on carbon footprinting and sustainability presented by speakers from GSK, Innospec and Chemistry Innovation KTN. After this attendees will work […]
Black and Green II – York
The Role of Green Chemistry in Sustainable FormulationsDr Simon Breeden, Green Chemistry Centre, University of York There is enormous pressure on industry to make and use chemicals that are perceived as being greener and more sustainable. The pressures reach across the life cycle including the greater use of renewable resources, cleaner manufacturing, and the production […]
Black and Green II – AkzoNobel Deco
“Carbon footprinting and beyond – Decorative PaintsDr P L Taylor, AkzoNobel Decorative Paints AkzoNobel places great emphasis on the sustainability of activities, products and services. In the Decorative Paints business in the UK, this emphasis is being put into practice by our ongoing move towards significantly more sustainable Dulux products and services. An important aspect […]
Black and Green II – GSK
Project ZEAL – Zero Emissions by Advanced cLeaning “Minimising the environmental footprint of FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) companies by advanced cleaning”. Eddie Owen, GSK Project Zeal is a 4 year, £3.6m, UK Technology Strategy Board (TSB) co-funded project comprising 11 partners from manufacturing, supply and academia. The vision of the ZEAL project, is to […]
Black and Green II – Promethean
The Hatch Match and Dispatch of Nanomaterials Professor Ed Lester, Promethean Particles – “Formulating Solutions with Nanomaterials” Promethean Particles uses a unique reactor technology that allows unprecedented flexibility and product control in inorganic nanoparticle manufacture. Promethean uses its patented continuous hydrothermal reactor technology to produce high-quality bespoke inorganic nanomaterials as dispersions and services a wide […]
Black and Green II – BASF
BASF sustainability as a key strategic and tactical pillar Dr. Geoff Mackey, Sustainable Development & Communications Director, BASF Europe North A review and discussion of the strategic application and tactical delivery of the theoretical possibilities for sustainability in the world’s largest chemical manufacturing business, showing that sustainable development does deliver good business. Link to BASF’s […]