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Green Building Products

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."

Alternatives to LEED Certified Products

Where can I find LEED Certified Products? How do I certify my products for LEED?
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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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Green Apple Energy: T8-LED

The Green Apple Energy T8 LED is a self-ballasted, light-emitting-diode (LED) lamp which can be used as a replacement for the various less efficient, traditional lighting technologies commonly found in conventional buildings.

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Eco Friendly Paints: How Do I Stop Offgassing Plywood?

Maya answers a reader question on what paints to use to stop offgassing from plywood.
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India Green Building: What Standards and Codes Exist for Building Materials?

Yusuf answers a reader question on standards and code references for green building materials in India.
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Green Janitorial: Where do I find Approved Equipment?

John answers a reader question on green janitorial equipment and where to find a GreenSeal approved list.
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How to Clean Linoleum Floors: Do I Have to use Vinegar?

John answers a reader question on a good approach to properly clean linoleum floors.
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Certified Green Products: How Are GreenGuard, GreenSeal and Green Label Plus Different?

Ed answers a reader question on commonly known green product rating systems, and the differences between them.
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