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This is a directory of green chemistry and engineering technologies from around the world, developed by the Yale-UNIDO Global Green Chemistry Initiative. It provides a worldwide snapshot of technologies that are currently commercially available or are in the process of becoming commercially available. The selected technologies are applicable across a broad range of sectors and industries.

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Glycolipids by GlycoSurf™

Green glycolipid surfactants made from renewable resources designed to replace petroleum-based surfactants.

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Surfactants

GRANDEVO® Advanced Bioinsecticides

Microbial-based insecticide that targets sucking and chewing insects, flies, and mites on a variety of conventional c

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Agrochemicals/Biocides

Green Ammonia (STAMI) and Green Hydrogen Solutions

Nextchem is an Italian company within the Maire Tecnimont Group and is dedicated to Sustainable Technology

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Biofuels

Green Chemical Bleaching Options for the Denim Industry

Non-toxic surface treatment of cellulosic material for manufacturers of denim fabrics and denim clothes.

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Textiles/Textile Processing

Green Chemicals for Industrial and Consumer Products

Gefn is an Icelandic chemical engineering startup focused on producing and commercializing green chemicals for variou

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Demonstration /Prototype

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Bulk Chemicals

Green Steel Manufacturing

Stegra is a company focusing on decarbonizing traditionally hard-to-abate sectors, starting with steel prod

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