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29 January 202126 January 2021

Hemp building materials have big role to play in environmental renewal

According to the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), hemp is a non-toxic feedstock that delivers a number of unique properties for a broad range of building applications

19 February 201520 February 2015

ASHRAE/USGBC/IES to develop biomass requirements for green building standard

Committee intends to work on a definition of biomass as well as requirements on the use of biomass

22 August 201421 August 2014

‘Big Green’ lobby wants to cut 2 of 3 forestry oversight branches

U.S. Forest Service declined to endorse FSC standards over those of the SFI and ATFS

27 May 201426 May 2014

Green Buildings: What would happen if green sustainability became a mainstream thing?

By 2016, researchers predict that green homes will increase to 38%

26 November 201325 November 2013

Ingeo Biopolymer Conference Speakers and Program Announced

The Innovation Takes Root International Conference and Ingeo™ Users' Forum, February 17-19, 2014, in Orlando, Florida, has assembled a world-class roster of speakers and developed an in-depth program covering the latest innovations involving the world’s leading biopolymer – Ingeo