PPG Industries manufactures Solarban solar control glass that can block up to 70 percent of total solar energy, allowing facilities managers better control of temperature gain. Made with a magnetic sputter vapor deposition coating, it can deliver a light to heat gain rating of 2.37.
The product is available in heat-strengthened and tempered versions, and in clear glass or with a blue-gray tint. It can be coupled in a 1-inch insulating glass unit with clear or tinted glass.
Two hand soaps from Enviro-Solutions, ES 50 deodorant lotion soap and ES 59 soy and walnut shell hand cleaner, were certified by the independent EcoLogo program.
The certification verifies that the hand soaps perform as well or better than conventional hand cleaners, according to Enviro-Solutions. The certification also ensures that the products have limited toxicity, are biodegradable and produce minimal waste, are derived from sustainable sources, and have fewer ingredients that are considered harmful to peoples' health and the environment.
The F-9000SS waterfree urinal from Falcon Waterfree Technologies saves approximately 40,000 gallons of water per year. The bowl is constructed of grade 304, 16-gauge stainless steel with a matte finish. It includes a patented cartridge with biodegradable sealant, which acts as a barrier against bacteria and odors.
The no-flush mechanism eliminates valve maintenance and water use costs. The urinal includes all installation hardware and an instructional DVD.
Major Industries manufactures the Guardian 275 translucent daylighting panels that have the ability to flex with the force of an explosion. They have been field-tested using machine-generated shock waves that replicated actual blast conditions. The results caused no flying debris and did not endanger building occupants.
The panels offer glare-free natural light and are weather resistant. They meet anti-terrorism performance requirements specified by the Department of Defense, UFC 4-010-01.
Milliken Carpet manufacturers Stimulus, an environmentally modular carpet collection. The carpet comes standard with ES backing that is antimicrobial and moisture-resistant. The collection meets the CRI Green Label Plus Certification for Indoor Air Quality as well as the Sustainable Carpet Assessment Standard. It can also contribute to LEED certification.Made of the manufacturer’s WearOn nylon type 6, the carpet has a PVC-free cushion backing that is designed to improve ergonomics, acoustics and long-term wear.
Bio-based TractionBack, the patented adhesive-free installation system for modular carpet, helps to improve IAQ by eliminating VOCs and off-gassing. Tiles and panels are available in 18-inch x18-inch and 36-inch x 36-inch squares, area rugs, and 6-foot and 12-foot wide carpets.
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Air Cycle offers the Bulb Eater fluorescent bulb crushing system to meet disposal needs. The OSHA- and EPA-compliant units are designed to make disposal and recycling processes more efficient, improving bulb storage, handling and safety/liability issues. The fully contained Bulb Eater system crushes spent bulbs in seconds, compacting them into specially designed 55-gallon containers. It uses a two-stage filtration process that captures 99.99 percent of released mercury vapor and particulate matter. The HEPA filter captures of particulate matter and a carbon filter neutralizes the mercury vapor by transforming it into non-hazardous mercury sulfide.
The product comes in two models; the Vapor Removal System 55 capable of processing straight bulbs of any length and dimension and the VRS-U 55 model, which is capable of processing both straight and u-shaped bulbs. Air Cycle will arrange for pickup and transportation of full storage containers for recycling at contracted facilities.
Sloan Valve Company introduces a series of high-efficiency vitreous china urinals that utilize one pint of water to flush, which contribute to LEED credits 3.1 and 3.2 for water reduction.
