Nordson Corp. has opened a new 28,000-square-foot global headquarters facility in Westlake, Ohio, that incorporates leading green building technologies and is expected to earn a Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) certification later this year.

A joint announcement was recently made by Andrew Liveris, chairman and CEO of The Dow Chemical Co., and Mark Tercek, CEO of The Nature Conservancy, on a new collaboration between the organizations to help Dow and other companies recognize, value, and incorporate nature into global business goals, decisions, and strategies.

In the February issue of ASI, we focus on green chemicals and formulations, which provide the foundation that helps ensure that our products adhere to increasingly strict regulations.

U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu recently announced the offer of a conditional commitment to Agua Caliente Solar LLC for a loan guarantee of up to $967 million.

The American Wind Energy Association has released a statement about President Obama’s initiatives on clean energy.

New high-performance, bio-modified adhesives have been developed for use in the manufacture of engineered hardwood flooring.

The Green Material Profiles is a comprehensive listing of green raw materials and formulated adhesives and sealants. Use this guide throughout the year to find and formulate sustainable, green materials from renewable ingredients. To be included in the next edition, contact Managing Editor Teresa McPherson at mcphersont@bnpmedia.com.

A new additive offers optimum substrate wetting performance while enabling the formulation of low-VOC aqueous adhesives products.

By following the examples set by others, companies can implement their own green initiatives.

More U.S. building contractors are switching to polyether-based sealants and adhesives for performance, safety, and low VOCs.