To mark the 70^th anniversary of the discovery of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), later branded as DuPont™ Teflon®, DuPont Fluoropolymer Solutions has expanded its long-running DuPont Plunkett Awards with environmental sustainability as a new selection criterion. 

The Plunkett Awards for Innovation & Sustainability recognize companies around the world using fluoropolymers to create innovative solutions that contribute to sustainable growth and help reduce environmental footprints.  The Plunkett Awards are named in honor of DuPont scientist Dr. Roy Plunkett, who discovered PTFE in 1938 as he was experimenting with refrigeration gases. 

“The discovery of DuPont™ Teflon® PTFE fluoropolymer has revolutionized our everyday lives,” said Patrick Lindner, global business director, DuPont Fluoropolymer Solutions.  “DuPont has a strong tradition in innovation and sustainability that makes our lives better, and as a global leader in fluoropolymers, we want to recognize others who have the same commitment.”

A call for entries for the awards will be announced later this month, and is part of a broader program to raise awareness about the benefits of fluoropolymers, and emphasize the ongoing commitment to innovation and sustainability. 

To learn more about the DuPont Plunkett Awards or the 70-year history of fluoropolymers, visit: http://dupont.com/plunkett.