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GraalBio Investimentos S.A. and Beta Renewables recently announced that GraalBio will build Brazil’s first commercial cellulosic ethanol plant.

This company, a business unit of The Dow Chemical Co., introduced a new cavity sealing solution made with 25% renewable-based materials

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) recently announced that three definitions related to sustainability the organization submitted were approved by the full ASTM D 14 Adhesives Committee at its recent meeting.

Michem Wood Coating 75 is a new water-based additive that can penetrate wood surfaces and produce water beading and anti-swell properties.

Eastman Chemical Co. announced it is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Eastman Texanol™ ester alcohol this year.

This company’s Pigments division recently introduced its ALTIRIS® infrared (IR) reflecting pigment, which reportedly gives coatings and polymer products in any color the power to reflect solar energy.

Bayer MaterialScience recently announced plans to establish a global wind energy competence and development center at its existing site in Otterup, Denmark.

Sikasil® one- and two-component silicones have been engineered for optimized assembly operations, field construction, and field installation of solar panels and systems.

Bayer MaterialScience introduces UV-curing coatings for the cost-efficient and sustainable coating of furniture and parquet flooring.

The U.S. wind industry’s 2011 Annual Market Report reports that wind power is at the heart of an American success story, ending another strong year of double-digit growth.