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Green building products are considered through the lens of their health and environmental impacts. The Federal Government in Executive Order 13101, defines environmentally preferable products as those that have "a lesser or reduced effect on human health and the environment when compared to competing products that serve the same purpose."

CSR Building Materials Rockwool Insulation

Rockwool is a type of naturally occurring fibrous mineral formation that is a byproduct of volcanic activity. Rockwool fibers may be manufactured on an industrial level by melting and spinning basalt and dolomite into thin strands which are then treated and molded for various uses, such as insulation. CSR’s rockwool insulation products may:
Increase Building Durability, Reduce Demand for Raw Materials, Conserve Energy and Electricity, Improve Indoor Environmental Quality.

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ITC Steam Temperature Control System

The patent-pending ITC Steam temperature Control System regulates steam temperature from a boiler or third party utility by providing a well-defined sequence of instructions for the operation of a digital steam pressure controller system.

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Alternatives to LEED Certified Products

Where can I find LEED Certified Products? How do I certify my products for LEED?
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Green Building Product Certification: Is Cradle to Cradle Necessary for LEED Certification?

Sigurdis asks: I wanted to know what the steps are in getting a “cradle-to-cradle” certification... is the USGBC involved?
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Green Product Certification: Is Third Party Certification Necessary?

Felicia asks: Do products need to have third party certification in order to account for leed points? i.e. for recycled content.
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Green Construction Materials: What Does LEED Compliant Mean?

Billy asks: I am being asked to calculate the percentage of roofing material that is LEED compliant. Does this request make sense to anyone?
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Recycled Ceramic Tile: Can My Product Become LEED Certified?

Gordon asks: I manufacture ceramic tile and would like to get my product LEED certified, how do I go about doing this?
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Green Home Products: What Environmentally Friendly Products do You Recommend?

What are some green home products that you can recommend from personal experience?
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LEED Certified Products: Why Should Customers Use Our Products for LEED?

Chuck asks: If individual products are not LEED certified, how do my potential customers receive credit for using our product?
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