Rhodia introduces Rhodiasolv STRIP

Global specialty chemicals producer Rhodia has introduced Rhodiasolv® STRIP, a new eco-friendly, safe and high performing core ingredient especially developed for dichloromethane-free paint stripping solutions. Based on the eco-friendly solvent Rhodiasolv® IRIS, recipient of the 2009 Pierre Potier award for innovation in chemistry supporting sustainable development, Rhodiasolv® STRIP is now commercially available worldwide. Rhodiasolv® STRIP is... 

PolyWhey Floor Finish from Vermont Natural Coatings

PolyWhey is a waterborne wood finish that uses recycled whey protein, a by-product of the dairy industry, as a binder. These LEED-qualifying, low-odor coatings contain no toxic heavy metals and have a VOC level less than 180 g/L (grams per liter). They provide a clear coating that is resistant to water, chemicals, and scratches, and has twice the durability of other waterborne finishes, according to the company. This makes them well-suited for high-traffic... 

Patagonia Opens First Texas Store in Historic Building in Austin

Outdoor clothing manufacturer Patagonia has set up shop in downtown Austin with the opening of its 25th retail store and its first location in Texas. The new 7,000-square-foot Patagonia store at 316 North Congress is located in a historic building that began life as the W.B. Smith dry goods store in 1884, four years before the state capitol down the street was completed. The store carries Patagonia-branded outdoor sports and lifestyle products tailored... 

Advanced Data Centers Introduces Industry’s First LEED Platinum Pre-Certified Data Center

Advanced Data Centers (ADC), a leading owner and developer of corporate data centers, announced today that its McClellan Park data center has received Platinum Pre-Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council under the LEED® Green Building Rating System(TM). The McClellan Park facility, located in Sacramento, California, is the industry’s first and only LEED Platinum pre-certified data center. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental... 

TimberSil Wood Siding

TimberSil-treated wood uses a permanent, inorganic mineralization process rather than toxic chemicals to achieve decay- and insect-resistant wood for all uses, including ground contact. The company has introduced two traditional clapboard siding profiles—other profiles may be special-ordered—that are stainable and paintable, class-A fire-rated, Cradle-to-Cradle certified, and have a 40-year warranty.

Green technology for fire ant control

What started out as a heat lamp, a waffle iron, a timer, and one retired Texas rancher, has evolved into a non-toxic fire ant control system with two U.S. Patents to its credit. This is a “green”, long-term solution to the fire ant nightmare and it is perfectly named, The AntAgonizer. The guiding principles of the invention were discovered by long time Mills County Rancher Sid Brooks. Sid became fascinated by fire ants and their behavior around...