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Newsweek’s Top 100 Greenest Companies

Eastman Named Among Newsweek’s Top 100 Greenest Companies
The companies are ranked based on a number of criteria, including: each company's greenhouse gas emissions, toxic waste emissions and use of other natural resources.

 We are committed to building a sustainable future for our employees, our communities and our environment

Supporting Local Education in Europe

Supporting Local Education in Europe
In the EMEA region, Eastman sponsors several educational programs to encourage children's interest in science and how important the chemical industry is to the world around us and how it improves the quality of life.

 Encouraging students to become the next generation of scientists who provide innovative and practical solutions

Rediscovering the Sustainability of Cellulosics

Everything Old is New Again: Rediscovering the Sustainability of Cellulosics
Sustainability continues to be an integral part of Eastman’s culture; its legacy going back to some of our earliest products.

 Tenite™ cellulosics are retaking the spotlight as our world looks to embrace sustainable solutions

2009 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award 

The Eastman™ Green Biocatalytic Process Wins Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award
The award recognizes technologies that incorporate the principles of green chemistry into chemical design, manufacture and use.

 From product development to process improvement, the future is important to us.

Employees contribute thousands of hours preserving the Appalachian Trail. 

Preserving Nature for Generations to Come
Love of the outdoors. Camaraderie. Commitment to sustainability.
These are just a few of the reasons that Eastman employees spend thousands of hours preserving the Appalachian Trail.

 An example of employee dedication to environmental stewardship.

Students participate in hands-on chemistry demonstrations.

The Chemistry of Cosmetics
We know that encouraging our youth to become interested in science is essential for our future success. They are the next generation workforce.

 Encouraging young girls' interest in science through workshops

Community Advisory Panel members

Spreading the Word Around the World About Eastman
Community Advisory Panels (CAP) partner with Eastman to enhance communication and provide the opportunity for open dialogue with company representatives.

 Keeping the communities we live and work in informed about Eastman.

Good Sports Always Recycle™

Good Sports Always Recycle™
Eastman started the Good Sports Always Recycle™ program 15 years ago in partnership with the University of Tennessee to encourage the recycling of its PET polymer and other recyclable materials.

 The Rewards of Recycling

Eastman Selected as a “Certified Forest Steward” by the State of Texas
Eastman’s Texas Operations practices sustainable forestry on 40 acres of forest land and opens the property to schools, scouts and others to learn about forest stewardship, water and wildlife.

 Protecting our environment and teaching sustainability.

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