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is quick to point out that "there's more to organic than food. He works with
farmers from around the world, including Ecuadorian rose farmer Dr.

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Indeed, U. Crops and plants are becoming the most reliable
backup power for the resource consumption of humans and will serve to further
protect the environment. It will be commercially available in 2006.

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SAN FRANCISCO, Consumers enthusiastically embrace
organic foods and, according to entrepreneur Gerald Prolman, consumers can now
enjoy the natural beauty of organic flowers too. Prolman, whose Internet eco-florist Organic Bouquet, Inc.OrganicBouquet.

Editor's note: High-resolution photos of Sorona(R) fibers and textile
applications can be downloaded at:
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"Care for the environment
through sustainable farming is what Earth Day is all about.

About Organic Bouquet
Established in 2001, Organic Bouquet (http://www.com

DuPont(TM) Sorona(R) Polymer Named `Most Visionary' and
Best `New Technologies in Renewable Materials'

WILMINGTON, Del.

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Founded in 1942, SPE has membership of more than 20,000
plastics professionals in the United States and more than 70 countries around
the world.

Sustainable agriculture means a system of food production that over many years, is environmentally neutral or beneficial, is economically viable, and produces good quality food and other goods in large quantities to meet world needs.

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Sorona (R) can be used in a variety of applications including
soft floor covering, textiles for apparel and interiors, engineering resins
and packaging.

Sustainable agriculture implies use of renewable or reusable resources rather than consumption and exhaustion of finite resources.

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organic market is estimated to grow to more than $30 billion by
2007.
Organic Bouquet markets environmentally friendly flowers to upscale
retailers, including select Whole Foods the nation's leading
retailer of organic foods and products -- and ships fresh cut organic flowers
from its earth-friendly farms directly to consumers via the Internet.com
Pesticide Action Network 415-981-1771, http://www.

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Additional information
Organic Trade Association, 413-774-7511, http://www. Consumers appreciate the unique qualities that DuPont(TM)
Sorona(R) brings to fabrics, including exceptional softness, easy care, and
UV- and chlorine-resistance.

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Conference Chairman Tim Kettering said, "The story of Sorona(R) is
unique because it demonstrates that the use of renewable materials and
processes can create new performance technologies and products.

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world 's first online organic florist.org

Contact: Haven Bourque, Straus Communications
Phone: (415) 777-1170; haven@StrausCom. This will reduce the dependency of traditional chemical fiber
products on oil resources.

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"Our organic farming practices ensure that our precious resources , the
soil and the water, are protected," said Chiriboga, who until recently served
as president of Ecuador's flower exporters association. Mills and manufacturers appreciate its easy
dyeability and handling.

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sales of organic flowers in 2003 grew 52 percent, to $8
million."
Prolman, building on a successful career in the organic food business,
founded Organic Bouquet in 2001, creating the first organic online floral
alternative in the $16+ billion international floral industry."
At the January 2005 Innovative Design Night, sponsored by the China State
Intellectual Property Office and state-run CCTV, Sorona(R) was selected as the
"Most Visionary Innovation" in the sports and health category. More than 1,000
products from multinational and local companies were considered for this
recognition."
DuPont(TM) Sorona(R) offers unique properties to consumers and
manufacturers .

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newscom. Hernan
Chiriboga, who runs the world's first commercial-scale organic rose operation. Organic Bouquet's mission is to set a
new standard for the floral industry that upholds the well being of farm
workers, the protection of ecosystems, and the preservation of the Earth,
while providing consumers with the highest quality products available.

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DuPont's First Biologically Derived Polymer Receives Global Recognition As Environmentally Sustainable Innovation

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Operating in more than 70 countries, DuPont offers a
wide range of innovative products and services for markets including
agriculture, nutrition, electronics, communications, safety and protection,
home and construction , transportation and apparel.

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Sales are expected to grow 13 percent annually through 2008,
according to the Organic Trade Association.

The DuPont Oval, DuPont(TM), The miracles of science(TM ), Bio-PDO(TM) and
Sorona(R) are registered trademarks or trademarks of DuPont or its affiliates.

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Also, on Feb.
The judging panel commented, "Chemical fibers can now be made with natural
ingredients. In addition, products made with Sorona(R) are
naturally stain-resistant, requiring no additional chemical treatment to
prevent stains. Environmental Protection Agency presented DuPont with
its annual "Presidential Green Chemistry Award" for the company's research
leading to the development of Bio-PDO(TM).

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"Organic flowers are grown in an environmental farming system that builds
rich, fertile soil and utilizes natural defense mechanisms to combat pests,
rather than synthetic chemicals," said Prolman.
"Our flowers have a deeper layer of beauty that comes from knowing that
the growers, the land and the environment are all treated with respect," said
Prolman . 25, DuPont(TM) Sorona(R) will receive the 2005 "New
Technologies in Renewable Materials and Processes " award at the Global
Plastics and Environmental Conference, sponsored by the Society of Plastics
Engineers (SPE).

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The U., DuPont's (NYSE: DD)
newest polymer innovation, the first DuPont polymer derived from a biological
source, has been recognized by the China State Intellectual Property Office
and China Central Television (CCTV) as "Most Visionary Innovation" at a recent
award ceremony. Fabrics made
with Sorona(R) for active wear, apparel and sportswear are commercially
available through Chinese fiber and fabric manufacturers. It will be another bold attempt in the innovative
use of renewable resources.jsp?page=/news/releases/
media/science_technology.

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DuPont scientists recently developed a way to make Bio-PDO(TM), the key
Sorona(R) ingredient, from corn using a new biological process that requires
over 40 percent less total energy than the traditional petrochemical
feedstock .

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Organic floral is the newest category in the $230 billion LOHAS market
(Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability) in which there are reportedly 50
million Americans who make environmentally based purchasing decisions.
In 2003, the U.

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