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US Floors Bamboo Gets Greenguard Certification

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The Greenguard Environmental Institute said that Dalton, Georgia based US Floors Inc. has achieved the first-ever certification for a complete line of bamboo flooring.

The company’s flooring now meets the stringent chemical emissions standards of the Greenguard Certification Program.

USFloors manufactures of bamboo, cork and other hardwood flooring products for both residential and contract commercial environments. The company markets its contract products under the USF Contract brand.

“Achieving GREENGUARD Children & Schools Certification is important to us as a means of demonstrating our commitment to indoor environmental quality and furthering our efforts to provide flooring that makes a difference,” said CEO Piet Dossche.

Greenguard Certification and Flooring Products

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It is encouraging that almost every week you hear about another flooring product that is Greenguard certified. Today, Shaw Industries announced that all of  their laminate flooring products are now Greenguard Children & Schools SM Certified.

You may be thinking – Who is Greenguard? Who contributes to the GEI? What does that mean? What kinds of products would I be interested in? Are big name manufacturers included?

Here are the answers to some of your questions.

Who is Greenguard?

The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI) is an industry-independent, non-profit organization that oversees the GREENGUARD Certification ProgramSM. As an ANSI Authorized Standards Developer, GEI establishes acceptable indoor air standards for indoor products, environments, and buildings. GEI’s mission is to improve public health and quality of life through programs that improve indoor air.

Who contributes to the GEI?

A GEI Advisory Board consisting of independent volunteers, who are renowned experts in the areas of indoor air quality, public and environmental health, building design and construction, and public policy, provides guidance and leadership to GEI.

What does that mean?

GEI currently has three third-party certification programs to provide products that improve public health and quality of life. Those programs are: Greenguard Indoor Air Quality Certified, Greenguard Children and Schools and Greenguard Building Construction.

What kind of products would you be interested in?

Over 450 flooring products including hardwood, laminate, tile stone, resilient products, Terazzo and underlayment.

Are big name manufacturers included?

Yes! 22 flooring companies including products from Anderson Hardwood, Healthier Choice, Wicanders Cork Oak Flooring and Wilsonart.

For more information, learn more on the  Greenguard.org  website.

Anderson Hardwood Gets Greenguard Certification

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Anderson Hardwood Floors said it is one of the first hardwood flooring manufacturers to be awarded Greenguard Indoor Air Quality Certification for all of its flooring.

The Greenguard Environmental Institute was founded in June of 2001 to establish a true third-party product certification program based on proven emissions standards and to provide specifying and procurement professionals with a resource for low-emitting products.

“We are pleased to welcome Anderson Hardwood Floors, as a participating manufacturer,” said Marilyn Black, founder of GEI.

Anderson’s Greenguard Certified products are listed in the Greenguard Product Guide found on organization’s website.

Contact your local flooring dealer to see samples of these products!

Cambria Countertops – Environmental Product Attributes

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Discover the warmth and richness that can only be found in natural quartz surfaces – where elegance and beauty meet function and lasting durability. With an endless palette of dazzling colors showcasing the depth and character of natural quartz, you’ll see why more and more homeowners are asking for Cambria by name. Bring your dream kitchen or bath to life today – Discover yourself in Cambria!

Cambria is committed to environmental responsibility in its product offerings and business practices.

Product Attributes:

  • Natural quartz; strong, durable and long lasting.
  • Cambria is nonporous and nonabsorbant, and therefore resists stains from common household items such as coffee, tea, and wine.
  • As the only quartz countertop produced in the USA, Cambria has lower transportation requirements than other quartz surfacing products produced in the Middle East, Asia and Europe.
  • Cambria is GREENGUARD For Children and SchoolsSM certified.
  • Cambria is GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified®.
  • Cambria can contribute to projects achieving LEED points.
  • Cambria is certified by NSF International (Standard 51-Food Equipment Materials) as safe for use as a food preparation surface.
  • Cambria is radon free.

For a product comparison of other types of countertops, click here.

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