2011
The 2011 winners were presented with their awards on October 25th, 2011 at the 61st Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference in London, Ontario.
Organization Award: EcoSynthetix
EcoSynthetix is a global supplier of innovative biopolymers which are used to produce paper and paperboard products, architectural coatings, adhesives, carpet backing and more.
The company’s flagship product line–EcoSphere® biolatex® binders–is made from renewable raw materials, such as corn or potato starches. It can replace traditional petroleum-based products.
Individual Award: Franco Berruti
Professor, University of Western Ontario, Department of Chemical Engineering and
Director of the Institute for Chemicals and Fuels from Alternative Resources
Franco Berruti has contributed more than 200 publications to prestigious journals, books and conferences.
Berruti holds three patents, is the co-founding editor of the International Journal of Chemical Reactor Engineering and one of the technology developers for a company that develops and markets an innovative technology for converting agricultural residues into very valuable biofuels, biochemicals and biopharmaceuticals.
2010
The 2010 awards were presented at the Third International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) conference in Ottawa on August 16, 2010.
Organization Award: The Woodbridge Foam Corporation
The Woodbridge Foam Corporation received the award for its pioneering work developing renewable resources as alternatives to using fossil fuel in manufacturing interior parts for automobiles.
Individual Award: Leo W. M. Lau, University of Western Ontario, Departments of Physics and Astronomy and Chemistry
Leo W. M. Lau was recognized for his work on the green manufacturing of polymer products and helping companies improve processes to reduce waste and toxics.
The Ministry of the Environment sponsors The Ontario Green Chemistry and Engineering Awards: two annual awards for individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the field of green chemistry and engineering, including technical, economic, human health and environmental benefits.