Embracing the Era of Renewability

Where sun, soil and suitable climate come together, there are now alternative sources for materials and fuels. Scientific breakthroughs have made the promise of carbon neutrality, renewability and independence from petroleum a real possibility. It's science that has grown beyond what was previously imagined. Now, some of the basic materials and fuels we use every day can be derived from renewable, farm-grown sources, including corn, soybeans, sugar cane, wheat and other renewable sources.

DuPont™ Sorona® contains 37% renewably sourced material (by weight) derived from corn. A breakthrough in polymer science, the key ingredient in Sorona® is DuPont Tate & Lyle Susterra™ renewably sourced™ propanediol, which replaces petroleum-based 1,3-propanediol. Sorona® is an advanced material that offers a unique combination of attributes that are beneficial in a wide variety of applications. Whether it is textile fibers and fabrics for home interiors and apparel, carpeting, or a variety of packaging applications such as films, sealants, foams, and rigid containers, Sorona® imparts distinctive, value-added characteristics.