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GREENGUARD Launches Comprehensive Health-Based Certification Pilot Program

The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI) launched GREENGUARD Premier SM, a comprehensive product certification pilot program incorporating existing stringent indoor air quality criteria, additional chemical emission requirements and new content requirements for critical chemicals.

First Annual Zeftron nylon Sustainable Practices Award Recognizes Superior Commitment to Sustainability

Zeftron nylon named Paul Westbrook as the winner of first annual Zeftron nylon Sustainable Practices Award. Announced during Greenbuild 2009, the award recognizes facility and architect and design professionals who employ and utilize unique sustainable practices in three key areas: at work, at home and in their community.

Greenbuild Blog: From the Floor

Market Shift?

The show is over. Greenbuild 2009 has come and gone. I have mixed feelings. On the one hand, I’m finally glad to be coming home, seeing my family and sleeping in my own bed (not to mention actually sleeping). On the other hand, there were a lot of great products to see, people to talk to and new ideas to share — all of them focused on sustainability.
by Derrick Teal

The People at Greenbuild

Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 – Greenbuild 2009 has been an overwhelming success, considering the down economy. Phoenix was a hotbed of optimism in green design and construction, with an estimated 28,000 attendees. Although I’m exhausted, I’m sad that Greenbuild is over. I still had so many more people to see!
by Michelle Hucal LEED AP

Greenbuild Products

Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009 – Admittedly, managing editor Derrick Teal is ED+C and SF’s official “product guy.” But I tried to get out on the Greenbuild expo floor to check out the latest and greatest in green building products.
by Michelle Hucal LEED AP
Buzz Guide

Green Build Buzz Guide

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Greenbuild Products

New Filtration Media Delivers MERV 13 Performance

Kimberly-Clark Filtration introduced Intrepid 513H, a new filtration media that delivers MERV 13 performance for LEED Certified buildings.

Resin Extends Lifespan of Coof-Roof Coatings

Arkema launched Kynar Aquatec FMA (fluoropolymer-modified acrylic) resins designed for compliant cool-roof coatings and protective topcoats for exterior building products.

Proximity Sensing Technology Added to Electronic Faucets

Delta introduced Proximity Sensing Technology that forms a 4-inch field around the body of the faucet. When the user’s hand enters the field, the faucet is turned on; when the user removes their hands from the water stream, the faucet turns off within 2 seconds.
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