Eastman Chemical was presented with the 2009 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award at the Carnegie Institution for Science in Washington, DC. The award comes as a result of their green biocatalytic process which uses enzymes and closely controlled conditions to make esters, eliminating the high temperature and strong acids traditionally required in their manufacture. Esters are a vital component in many consumer products.

The award was given by the Environmental Protection Agency on behalf of the White House. The award specifically recognizes technologies that incorporate the principles of green chemistry into chemical design, manufacture and use. More at the Times and Democrat.

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