Who we are
Founded in 1996 by university friends, Dr. Steven Bloembergen and John van Leeuwen,
EcoSynthetix has held the same fundamental beliefs since the beginning: the
world needs to reduce its dependence on oil, and naturally derived products can
be developed that match or exceed the performance characteristics of
traditional petroleum-based chemicals. Today, we're working hard to find ways
to replace non-renewable chemicals with bio-based alternatives in a number of different
market segments. Our vision is to become one of the world's leading technology
and market developers of bio-based materials.
What we do
EcoSynthetix' environmentally sustainable products can be used in the manufacturing process for a range of applications in the paper, paperboard, building products, adhesives and personal care
markets. EcoSynthetix products allow customers to significantly reduce their carbon footprint, while offering equal or superior performance, often at a reduced cost relative to incumbent petroleum-based products.
About
Us
EcoSynthetix is a renewable
chemicals company specializing in bio-based materials that are used as inputs
in a wide range of end products.
Our commercial products are
cost-competitive and exhibit similar performance characteristics compared to
the non-renewable products they replace. Our sustainable products
allow customers to reduce their use of harmful materials, such as formaldehyde
and styrene-based chemicals.
Our two flagship products are EcoSphere® biolatex® and DuraBindTM biopolymers. EcoSphere is in commercial use
around the world in the paper and paperboard packaging industries. It is
used to replace petroleum-based Styrene Butadiene (SB) latex binders, which are
used to allow colourful graphics to "stick" to glossy paper used
in magazines, books and packaging like cereal boxes. DuraBindTM biopolymers are a no
added formaldehyde binder system used in the production of wood composite
panels.
EcoSynthetix is based in
Burlington, Ontario and is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange
(T:ECO).