Tofu ingredient used to create formaldehyde-free plywood glue

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2,000 years ago Jesus may have walked on water, but soon we may be walking on food. In a bid to become more environmentally sustainable, scientists have unveiled a new "green" alternative to commonly used petroleum-based wood adhesives. Representatives from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Products Laboratory in Wisconsin, speaking at this week's 240th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, talked about the development of a soy-based glue. The substance is derived from food products such as soy milk and tofu, and could mean a new generation of eco-friendly flooring, furniture, cabinets and other wood products. .. Continue Reading Tofu ingredient used to create formaldehyde-free plywood glue

Tags: Adhesive, Cabinets, Eco-friendly, Environmental, Glue, Sustainability, Wood

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