Turning Midwest field corn into paint, adhesives, and diapers
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The episode discusses how Låkril Technologies is transforming Midwest field corn into sustainable alternatives for everyday products.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7945359/7945359_2026-01-30-153359.64kmono.mp3 There’s a company in Chicago’s Medical District that has figured out how to replace petroleum in the manufacture of many everyday items, from house paint to bandages to diapers. In the audio clip above, Justin Brown, the CEO of Låkril Technologies, tells how its proprietary technology converts low-cost lactic acid (from renewable sugars like […]
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