This report reviews plant-based chemical products available for the printing industry and the advantages they offer. This report on plant-based chemical options for the automotive industry explains how products made from plant matter are not only safer for workers and the environment, but can also prove economical, in part by reducing regulation and disposal fees. The fact sheets cover a wide variety of applications including printing, automotive, metal finishing, electronics, paints, and plastics. This report examines the production of biochemicals and their potential to replace petrochemicals as a fundamental element of a durable and comprehensive pollution prevention strategy. E-mail ILSR to subscribe.
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Visit the Other Resources section for the latest reports on biochemicals from related organizations. This study, sponsored by the National Soy Ink Information Center, delves into the environmental impacts of soy-based ink. It quantifies the use of energy, resources, and the kinds of emissions released during the production of soy ink from planting and harvesting the crops to final product manufacture. It can be viewed as a pilot project for developing the infrastructure to use agricultural residues to produce ethanol. This study compares the use of ethanol-blended gasoline with that of straight gasoline in terms of petroleum use, greenhouse gas emissions, and energy consumption.