Carbon Intensity

Carbon intensity (CI), sometimes used interchangeably with emission intensity, refers to the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions per unit of product such as fuels, electrical power, or materials. The CI is calculated on a life cycle…
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Food Safety Modernization Act Compliance

What is Food Safety Modernization Act Compliance? Although it has a more formal, legal name, the short title is, “FDA Food Safety Modernization Act” – otherwise known as FSMA.  It is Public Law 111-353 dated…
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Landfill Biogas Expert

Landfills are locations set specifically for the disposal of residential, industrial, and commercial waste.  Landfills are a very large source of methane emissions. Biogas from landfills is also called landfill gas (LFG) since digestion takes…
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Nutraceutical Consultant

The term “nutraceutical” describes these medicinally or nutritionally functional foods. Nutraceuticals, also called medical foods, phytochemicals, functional foods, and nutritional supplements, include everyday products such as “bio” yogurts, fortified breakfast cereals, vitamins, herbal remedies, and…
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Emerging Renewable Technologies

Renewable technologies are now emerging around the world as viable sources of energy, fuels, and chemicals.  Improving cost-competitiveness, dedicated policy initiatives, better access to financing, energy security, and environmental concerns are driving the rapid growth…
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Catalytic Valorization

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Catalytic valorization – enhancing value via catalytic processing – helps in reducing environmental emissions, lowering manufacturing costs, and substituting renewables for fossil resources. The catalyst industry is a $25 billion industry growing at about 4.5%…
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USDA Section 9003 Funding for 2020

USDA Section 9003 Funding for 2020? The USDA is still actively accepting applications and has Section 9003 loan guarantee funding available.   This is mandatory funding authorized in the Farm Bill this fiscal year- approximately $63…
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Cleaning Up Fixed Asset Lists Saves Money

Cleaning Up Fixed Asset Lists Saves Money? Many renewable companies struggle to keep their fixed assets lists up to date.  A fixed asset is a long-term tangible property that a company owns and uses in…
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Enzyme Use in Textiles

Enzymes are complex protein molecules produced by living organisms. Their function is to make chemical reactions proceed rapidly to continue life. In nature, they are responsible for digesting food and composting trees. Humans have learned…
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