Counties Nationwide Realize Benefits of Soy-Based Products
Across the nation, county governments are using a wide-range of soy biobased products as they implement far-reaching sustainability and greening initiatives.
State & Local
Northern Michigan University Golf Course Uses Biobased
The University of Northern Michigan’s Golf Course (GC-NMU) is pursuing twin goals: financial as well as environmental sustainability.
Soy Biobased Spray Foam Insulation Protects in Flood-Prone Areas
Mother Nature’s record 2008 floods wreaked havoc on an Eastern Iowa Nature Center. Today, the building is better insulated than ever thanks to spray foam insulation that uses naturally renewable soy
Ohio Biobased Purchasing Program Builds State Model of Success
In 18 months, the state of Ohio went from an idea to actual implementation of the nation’s most comprehensive state biobased procurement program. Here’s how.
Middle School Stops Leaks with New Biobased Roof
To put a stop to roof leaks, Wilmington, Del. Bayard Middle School developed and managed roof replacements using soy-based roof coatings.
Public Housing Residents Get ‘Cool’ New Biobased Roof Thanks to Federal Stimulus Money
Wilmington, Delaware Housing Authority (WHA) Executive Director Frederick S. Purnell, Sr. saw an opportunity to provide energy efficiency and environmental benefits to tenants.
Chicago Area Turns to Soy for Bike Path Resurfacing
Lake County, Illinois is using a soy-based sealant and preservation agent to prolong the life of one its most heavily used bike paths.
Biobased Products Can Play a Major Role in Weatherization Projects
Many federal, state and local governments as well as private citizens want to make their buildings more energy efficient.
Soy-Based Products ‘Road Ready’
As with weatherization and energy efficiency efforts, numerous soy-biobased products are effective and proven in road construction projects as well.
Georgia Association of Counties Uses Carpet with Soy-based Backing
Ross King says that the “ACCG not only talks the talk, but it walks the walk”, and their recent installation of soy-based carpeting is just one of many examples.
