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Wal-Mart & Microsoft's new cleantech deals

October 25, 2007 - by Dallas Kachan - Two giants in their industries today signaled new initiatives to accelerate adoption of clean technologies. Full Story »

Tennant floor scrubbers go detergent-free

October 23, 2007 - by David Ehrlich - The new machines use electrically activated tap water, cutting harsh chemicals out of the cleaning process. Full Story »

Dow and Crystalsev to make bioplastic in Brazil

July 19, 2007 - by Dallas Kachan - The two companies sign a memo of understanding to build the world's biggest rewewable plastic factory. Full Story »

VeruTEK introduces green remediation products

June 25, 2007 - by Dana Childs - Company introduces a line of toxin remediation products based on natural chemistry. Full Story »

Stripper uses soy

No, not that kind of stripper.

Solucorp Industries (OTC: SLUP) today announced that it has received a U.S. patent for its heavy metal remediating paint stripper.

Lead Out uses Solucorp’s EPA Superfund Innovative Technology Evaluation (SITE) program proven Molecular Bonding System (MBS) reagents to permanently remediate heavy metal contaminants such as lead, chromium, cadmium, or zinc that may be found in certain types of paints.

The Lead Out paint stripper is an environmentally friendly, soy-based product, the company claims.

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Ethanol byproduct has weed-fighting potential

May 16, 2007 - by Dana Childs - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's chief scientific research agency is working on new uses for dried distillers grains. Full Story »

New reduced petrochemical foam material

March 23, 2007 - by Dana Childs - Company has found a way to replace much of the oil used in the production of foam used in making furniture, and elsewhere.
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Solar EnerTech: We're done

March 22, 2007 - by Dana Childs - Chinese solar company finishes private placement, raising $17.3m. And a hybrid battery maker looks to sell. These and more in this week's dealflow. Full Story »

Sportswear from corn-based textiles

January 3, 2007 - by Dana Childs - As if the price of corn weren't scary enough, an Indiana company is introducing activewear made from corn. Full Story »
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