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Biocomposites in Wind Energy
The world’s increasing reliance on wind energy has spurred demand for wind turbines and the giant blades that power them.
Transforming Plants Into Composite Products
It is an exciting time for composites as environmentally-friendly options gain traction in the market place.
The Canadian-based start-up company INCA Renewtech is a pioneer in natural fibre composites. Its ambition is to market sustainable products that will sequester carbon while …
Convirtiendo la Biomasa en un Negocio Productivo
Adaptado de artículo escrito por Camille Sobrian Saltman
Poderosas fuerzas en el mercado han llevado a la industria textil a adoptar en sus productos materiales de origen doméstico más amigables con la protección del medio ambiente. Estas fuerzas incluyen regulaciones gubernamentales …
Hemp Based Bio-composites Said to Slash Carbon Emissions and Offer Sustainable Alternative to Glass Fiber
Hemp-based Composites Gaining Traction in Various Sectors
Canadian startup INCA Renewable Technologies Inc. is continuing its push to develop and commercialize hemp-based biocomposites as a more sustainable option for applications ranging from vehicle components to boats and wind turbine blades. (UL …
Turning Biomass into Business™
By Camille Saltman, Chief Marketing and Sustainability Officer, INCA Renewtech
Powerful market forces are leading industry to adopt more environmentally friendly, domestically sourced materials in their products. These include government regulations to reduce plastics pollution, sequester carbon, and achieve higher lifecycle …
Biocomposites in Wind Energy
The world’s increasing reliance on wind energy has spurred demand for wind turbines and the giant blades that power them. But meeting those market needs has been difficult due to the shortage and skyrocketing cost of balsa, the strong, lightweight …
Opinion: Hemp is growing into an Alberta success story
by Tim McPhee
One hundred kilometres to the east of Edmonton, a small town is making its mark in a fast-growing sector many have never heard of — industrial hemp. Vegreville is emerging as a global investment destination for the processing …