Apavisa is true to its commitment to environmental awareness by developing new processes that are Eco-Productive, recycling and using non-polluting materials. They have received the USGBC certificate and have been accredited as a new member of the U.S. Green Building Council.

 

 

 

 

Over the past ten years, the "Flower" has become a European-wide symbol for products, providing simple and accurate guidance to consumers. All products bearing the "Flower" have been checked by independent bodies for complying with strict ecological and performance criteria. There are currently twenty-three different product groups, and already more than 250 licenses have been awarded for several hundred products.

 

The EU Eco-label is administered by the European Eco-labeling Board (EUEB) and receives the support of the European Commission, all Member States of the European Union and the European Economic Area (EEA). The Eco-labeling Board includes representatives such as industry, environment protection groups and consumer organizations.

 

Atlas Concorde, FAP, MIRAGE and Rondine have all been awarded the Eco-label. You can view more information about the Eco-label here.

 

 

 

Companies that carry the Environment Priority One symbol are committed to the continued technological innovation of its processes to create products that increasingly meet the demands of the market and focus on:

 

  • Reduced energy consumption in production processes

  • Reduced emissions into air and water

  • Improving consumer awareness and waste management

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                        Rex and Florim USA proudly carry this symbol.

     

     

     

    These products contribute to LEED® project certification in two key areas (1) Materials and Resources and (2) Indoor Environmental Quality. They can contribute up to five possible project points.

     

     

     

     

    With a continued commitment to innovative and sustainable design, USG has developed a full portfolio of high performance products with environmental benefits. USG is a recipient of the Green Cross certificate from Scientific Certification Systems in recognition of their environmentally sound products

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    The ECOlands series is environmentally friendly through the following actions:

  • Contains up to 20% of recycled contents.

  • Waste water from the manufacturing process is filtered to separate sediments and allow for its recycling in the process. Water leaves their factory only after being filtered or as steam going out the spray dryer stack.

  • More than 1,000,000sf of waste are used as layer materials for road construction and other activities.

  • If used and installed indoors with proper ANSI & TCA setting systems that meet the criteria of Commercial Interiors low Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), it can contribute for potential LEED points.

  • The ease of maintenance of ECOland Series will lower the overall life cycle cost when compared with flooring materials that require sealing or heavier chemicals to maintain.

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    Crossville’s complete EcoCycle™ series achieved certification from Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) based on a claim of 40% recycled content. SCS is an independent certifier of environmental claims. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

    (LEED) is a USGBC green building rating system. The program was designed to serve as a guide for building owners to improve environmental and economic performance of commercial building using established and advanced industry principles and materials. Use of products manufactured by Crossville contribute possible points to the Materials and Resources category.

     

    Crossville, Inc. supports the USGBC benchmarks for Green design and is a proud member of the USGBC.

     

     

    Orchid Ceramics is pleased to announce its products are Greenguard Indoor Air Quality Certified®. The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI) has awarded Orchid Ceramics certification for Indoor Air Quality to its ceramic floor, wall and porcelain products, indicating that they meet the strict requirements for low chemical emissions in homes, businesses and commercial buildings. In addition, Orchid Ceramics’ products meet the rigorous standards required for the GREENGUARD Children and SchoolsSM certification.

    The GREENGUARD Certification program is an industry independent program, third-party testing program for evaluating low emitting products and materials. Architects working with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the US Green Building Council’s LEED(R) sustainable building guidelines can specify Orchid Ceramics products to achieve points as part of the indoor air quality section.

    The GREENGUARD Certification assures our customers that the Orchid Ceramics’ products purchased will not contribute to indoor air pollution. Orchid Ceramics and Orchid Porcelain distributors can specify these products when working with projects that must meet LEED point requirements.

     

     

     

     

    NovaBell Silex and Happywood use 40% of recycled ceramic content and have obtained the certificate from Bureau Veritas of compliance and the LEED standards for Recycled content.

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Vitrex Glass contains 100% recycled material as described below for each series:

    Crystal A, Crystal C, Metallica, Metallica Satin, Fashion

  • 90% Post-Consumer

  • 10% Pre-Consumer (5% Pigment, 5% Mesh)

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    Project Plus Bronze Mix, Gold-Bronze, Madreperla

  • 100% Post Industrial

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