Real U.S. gross domestic product is projected to grow an annualized 3.8% in the second quarter of 2010, up from 2.7% in the first quarter. However, growth in the latter half of 2010 should moderate to around 2.5%, as housing activity slows with the expiration of the homebuyers' tax credit, the inventory cycle loses its force, and boost from the fiscal stimulus fades.
The adhesive uses the renewable resource soy to create an environmentally friendly, one-part adhesive for use in manufacturing engineered hardwood flooring.
In May 2009, The Coca-Cola Co. unveiled its new package. According to the press release, the PlantBottle™ is fully recyclable, has a lower reliance on non-renewable resources, and reduces carbon emissions compared with polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic bottles. The rest of the press release discusses the environmental virtues of the new package, but dialogue with Coke employees revealed a different (though equally important) driver: “We have been in business for over 100 years and we plan to be in business for over 100 more years. We are taking steps now to reduce our dependence on petroleum-based raw materials.”
Since many adhesive formulations contain significant amounts of plasticizer, it can be valuable to evaluate the impact that different types of oil have on specific adhesive systems.
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