ICIS Blogs : california

Pacific Ethanol

The Big Biofuels Blog — Fri, 15 May 2009 11:49:31 GMT

Video from WSJ Marketline about Pacific Ethanol's Plant in Stockton, California . Production at the Stockton was suspended in February. It is now mothballed. Too much capacity, margins too thin, seem to be the story. This isn't the first time...(read more)

California looks at emissions from crop to tail pipe and legislates

The Big Biofuels Blog — Fri, 01 May 2009 12:16:28 GMT

California's newly adopted low-carbon fuel standard may mark the beginning of the end of ethanol, according to a report on Planet Ark. The new legislation examines the carbon impact from seed to tailpipe, which seems sensible. Read More......(read more)

Natural polyol in Mexican green sandal

Green Chemicals — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 22:07:59 GMT

Dow Chemical, Wal-Mart Mexico and Grupo Ravi have joined forces to create "Green Comfort" sandal for women in Mexico. The companies said the shoe soles and insole is made up of Dow's natural oil-based polyols. "The eco-sandal is produced...(read more)

Palo Alto to ban plastic bags

Green Chemicals — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:03:28 GMT

The City Council of Palo Alto, California, last week plans to ban single-use plastic checkout bags as well as imposed a fee on single use paper check out bags from large supermarkets effective September 18, 2009. The City Council said their Bring Your...(read more)

ICIS TV in San Francisco

ICIS Chemicals Confidential — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 09:15:20 GMT

It's my fellow ICIS blogger Simon Robinson on ICIS TV in front of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco and introducing Informex, a week-long exhibition and conference dedicated to innovations in chemistry. Read More......(read more)

Green chem wiki

Green Chemicals — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 16:22:56 GMT

California's Environmental Protection Agency created a wiki website inviting anybody and everybody who has interests in the agency's ongoing Green chemistry rule making process. The agency says it will spur discussions and new ideas as the state's...(read more)

California's green chemistry rules

Green Chemicals — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 11:30:27 GMT

California's Environmental Protection Agency (Cal/EPA) released yesterday its final Green Chemistry Initiative proposals that aims to eliminate or reduce toxic chemicals in California's products and manufacturing processes. Six policies were recommended...(read more)

Calling all green folks

Green Chemicals — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:31:48 GMT

Now that California is implementing its Green Chemistry law , the state's Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is looking for candidates to fill its Green Ribbon Science Panel slots. The Panel is comprised of experts that will provide advice...(read more)

Food container ban in California

Green Chemicals — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:52:45 GMT

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) is battling another proposed plastic ban in California this time on food containers. The California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) proposed yesterday a ban on polystyrene (the styrofoamy ones) take out containers as...(read more)

California prison reduces carbon footprint

Green Chemicals — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 20:05:15 GMT

California's prison system is aiming to be the greenest in the US as the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) already started installing 16 energy efficiency projects that expects to save more than 28 million kilowatt-hours...(read more)

Calfornia signs green chemistry bills

Green Chemicals — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:15:43 GMT

California's version of European chemical regulation REACH (registration, evaluation, authorization and restriction of chemical substances) might come to town sooner than later by the indication of new Green Chemistry bills, SB 509 and AB 1879 , signed...(read more)

Plug-Ins better than hybrids

Green Chemicals — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 10:44:13 GMT

Here's a year-long study from San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) proving that a plug-in electric vehicle has more advantages than a standard hybrid and more so over the current traditional cars. Here are some of their selling points: The plug...(read more)

Regulatory and sustainability in cosmetics

Green Chemicals — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:52:18 GMT

On the second day of the HBA cosmetic show in New York City as I attended some presentations on their third annual regulatory summit, the buzzwords that frequently circulated throughout the program were green, California, bisphenol-A, phthalates, REACH...(read more)

Warning on solar fraud

Green Chemicals — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 09:05:10 GMT

Ever had solar panels explode in your face? Or does your rooftop seems to glow in the dark? Maybe you should have checked if your solar panel contractor is legit. The California Solar Energy Industries Association (CALSEIA) released this advisory a couple...(read more)

Fire retardant ban rose from the ashes

Green Chemicals — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:38:29 GMT

After being dismissed in California's legislation floor last year, the bill AB 706 was again revived although slightly amended in August 4 by its sponsor, Assemblyman Mark Leno (D-San Francisco). This time, AB 706 does not outrightly proposed a ban...(read more)