--- title: Decorative Hardwood Panels description: Decorative Hardwood Panels --- [![Architects Go Sustainable](https://www.architectsgosustainable.com/hubfs/Architectsgosustainable%20Apr2017/Images/logo.svg "Architects Go Sustainable")](https://www.architectsgosustainable.com/) - [Case Studies](https://www.architectsgosustainable.com/case-studies) - [Continuing Education](https://www.architectsgosustainable.com/continuing-education/) - [Contact](https://www.architectsgosustainable.com/contact) ### Decorative Hardwood Panels Researchers created soy adhesives after watching the power of mussels to grip rocks that are pounded by ocean waves. Today, these adhesives are found in decorative hardwood panels for cabinetry, millwork, fixtures and furniture. Importantly, this product eliminates formaldehyde in these materials, improving indoor air quality of buildings and avoiding one of the International Living Future Institute’s “Red List” toxic substances banned from interiors of their approved buildings.  EPA honored the researchers who developed this soy-based panel assembly approach with the 2007 Presidential Green Chemistry Award. According to the EPA, the technology represented the “first cost-competitive, environmentally friendly adhesive that replaced the toxic urea–formaldehyde (UF) resin.” The 77 farmer-directors of the United Soybean Board (USB) oversee the investments of the soy checkoff to maximize profit opportunities for all U.S. soybean farmers. These volunteers invest and leverage checkoff funds to build preference for U.S. soy by addressing and meeting end-users’ needs, specifically in the areas of meal, oil and sustainability.   - [Copyright © 2017 United Soybean Board](http://soybiobased.org/) [16305 Swingley Ridge Road, Suite 120 Chesterfield, MO 63017](http://soybiobased.org/) [![United Soybean Board](https://www.architectsgosustainable.com/hubfs/Architectsgosustainable%20Apr2017/Images/usb.svg)](http://soybiobased.org/)