Three Bay of Plenty businesses have scored commendations in this year's Sustainable Business Network (SBN) Awards, announced on Thursday night in Auckland.
Rotorua-based Scion, Good Neighbour Aotearoa Trust of Tauranga, and Fulton Hogan / Tauranga Airport Authority, were all commended for their commitment to sustainable practices.
Forestry research institute Scion was commended in the Renewables Innovation category for using sustainable chemistry principles to develop 100 per cent bio-based adhesive systems for interior engineered wood panel products. The bioadhesive eliminates the need for petrochemical additives and reduces fossil fuel emissions. It also
Dr Warren Grigsby, who leads the Scion bioadhesives team, said they were delighted with the award.
"We've spent years mixing and matching assorted ingredients to come up with right recipe. Having our work recognised in this way is the icing on the cake."
The technology has already attracted international interest, and Dr Grigsby recently presented the technology at several international conferences.