EcoSynthetix CEO John van Leeuwen Named One of Canada's Cleantech Leaders

BURLINGTON, ON, Sept. 19, 2013 /CNW/ - EcoSynthetix Inc. (TSX:ECO), a renewable chemicals company that produces a family of commercially proven bio-based products, today announced that John van Leeuwen, Chief Executive Officer, has been named to the Clean16, a top position on Canada's 2014 Clean50. Mr. van Leeuwen has led the Company's efforts to develop environmentally sustainable products that can replace fossil-based materials used in the manufacturing process for a range of industrial and consumer products.

"The use of our biolatex binders has a measurable impact on the environment by allowing our customers to use sustainable inputs during their manufacturing processes," said John van Leeuwen, CEO of EcoSynthetix. "This award demonstrates the tireless efforts of the EcoSynthetix team along with our customers' commitment and shared belief that replacing petroleum-based products with bio-based polymers is the right decision for both business and the environment."

Created by Delta Management Group, the Clean50 is an annual award that recognizes individuals who have made the greatest contributions to sustainable development or clean capitalism in Canada. With winners recognized across 16 categories, the award also names the leader within each area as a member of the Clean16.

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 at comparable costs relative to incumbent petroleum-based products. The Company recently ranked third on the 2013 PROFIT 500 listing of the fastest growing companies in Canada. In 2012, it was recognized as North America's second fastest growing cleantech company by Deloitte, and its co-founders were named Entrepreneurs of the Year in the cleantech category by Ernst & Young.

About EcoSynthetix Inc.
EcoSynthetix Inc. is a renewable chemicals company specializing in bio-based products that can be used as inputs in industrial manufacturing for a wide range of consumer products. The Company's products offer a reduced carbon footprint and are marketed primarily on the basis of lower cost, stable pricing and equal or superior performance. EcoSynthetix's lead product, EcoSphere^® biolatex^® binders, is used commercially by a number of the global top 20 manufacturers in the coated paper and paperboard industry.

About The Clean50
The Clean50 was created in 2011 by Delta Management Group, a Canadian search firm focused on corporate sustainability, in concert with media partner Corporate Knights magazine. The award recognizes individuals or small teams who have made outstanding contributions to sustainable development or clean capitalism in Canada. More information regarding the honour itself, the nomination and selection process, prior winners, and the Clean50 Summit can be found at www.clean50.ca.

SOURCE EcoSynthetix Inc.