Woodridge Business Nets Award From EPA

A business was one of several awardees honored during the 17th Annual Green Chemistry Challenge Awards Ceremony June 18 in Washington, D.C.

Elevance Renewable Sciences, Inc., a producer of high-performance renewable specialty chemicals, has been named a recipient of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s 2012 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards for its work using metathesis catalysis to produce high-performing, green specialty chemicals at advantageous costs, according to a press release.

The Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge was established to recognize and promote innovative chemical technologies that prevent pollution and have broad applicability in industry. The program recognizes individuals and organizations on a national level for successfully researching, developing, and implementing outstanding green chemical technologies.