Natural Science Inks Landmark Deal to Revolutionize Environmental Spill Cleanup

Glen Ellyn, IL – October 29, 2024 – Natural Science, LLC is proud to announce the signing of a significant manufacturing agreement with Midwest Trading Horticultural Supplies, Inc., based in Virgil, Illinois. Midwest Trading will source materials, manufacture, and package MagnetAsorb™, an innovative product designed for eco-friendly environmental remediation of oil and chemical spills. This agreement marks a major milestone in the commercialization of Natural Science’s technology.

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“This product represents a new paradigm in absorbent technology,” said Arden Warner, co-founder and principal scientist at Natural Science. “The magnetizable properties of MagnetAsorb™ provide it with a unique ability to target spilled oils and chemicals, making it easier and safer to recover. This manufacturing agreement is a major step forward in our mission to reduce the environmental impact of spills and contribute to a healthier planet.”

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MagnetAsorb™ is a patented, magnetizable, hydrophobic, and organic absorbent developed by Natural Science to address the challenges of cleaning up oil and chemical spills. It can be used on both land and water, efficiently absorbing and sequestering spilled materials. Utilizing Natural Science’s proprietary magnetic tools, the absorbed materials can be easily retrieved with minimal human contact. MagnetAsorb™ can absorb three to four times its own weight, with an absorption capacity of up to100%.

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Natural Science’s growth over the past year has been fueled by key partnerships and recognition. As a member of business incubator and accelerator Innovation DuPage, Natural Science connected with the University of Chicago’s Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, where they participated in the first cohort of the Resurgence cleantech accelerator to scale their clean technology solutions.

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Adding to its array of patents and pending patents, Natural Science was recently granted an Australian patent for its electromagnetic remediation technologies. Natural Science also recently received the Multi-Cultural Innovator Award from Nicor Gas, in partnership with Evergreen Climate Innovations, which supports diverse entrepreneurs and their groundbreaking innovations and includes a $25,000 grant award.

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For more information about Natural Science, please visit NaturalScienceUSA.com.

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About Midwest Trading Horticultural Supplies
Midwest Trading, founded in 1981, is headquartered in Virgil, Illinois and is home of the precision blending and packaging facility.  Midwest Trading specializes in greenhouse, nursery, landscape and retail growing media markets in the USA.  For more information about Midwest Trading, visit Midwest-trading.com.

About Innovation DuPage
Innovation DuPage (ID) is a business incubator and accelerator that advances economic development by connecting startups and small businesses with the knowledge, experts, and resources that are vital for success.  Founded as a nonprofit organization by College of DuPage and the Village of Glen Ellyn, ID fosters innovation and economic growth in the western suburbs of Chicago by providing access to a robust network of resources and expertise. For more information, visit InnovationDuPage.org.

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About Resurgence
The Resurgence cleantech accelerator is powered by Deep Tech Ventures at the University of Chicago’s Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Startups gain access to business training and technical advisement, premier facilities, industry mentors, student talent, and venture capital, as well as additional funding opportunities. This 9-month hybrid program is designed to support ventures that are focused on the cleantech industry. For more information, visit polsky.uchicago.edu/programs-events/resurgence.

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About the Nicor Gas Multicultural Innovator Award The Nicor Gas Multicultural Innovator Award was launched in 2021 with Evergreen Climate Innovations to support small Illinois businesses making a positive environmental impact throughout the state. Natural Science is the fourth recipient of the annual award. In addition to the grant, Natural Science will receive 12 months of business mentorship and heightened exposure to investors and customers. Nicor Gas is one of four natural gas distribution companies of Southern Company Gas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO). Nicor Gas serves more than 2.3 million customers in a service territory that encompasses most of the northern third of Illinois, excluding the city of Chicago. For more information, visitnicorgas.com.