[Greenbuilding] Greenwash?

[Erin Rasmussen]

I wouldn't be surprised, if they managed to divert some shell waste into the
flooring, I'm not sure that it's the most environmentally friendly option,
but it may be better than other choices.  I do know that this stuff is
pretty hard on your feet. I used to work standing in a store on top of
concrete covered with this type of rubber/cork blend and it's not as soft as
a regular cork floor, and we had to get OSHA approved safety mats because
all of the employees of the store were developing foot and leg problems. 

 

Cheers,

Erin Rasmussen

erin at trmiiles.com

 

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[mailto:greenbuilding-bounces at lists.bioenergylists.org] On Behalf Of David
Bergman
Sent: Monday, February 21, 2011 1:39 PM
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Subject: [Greenbuilding] Greenwash?

 

Am I missing something here, or are they claiming this material to be eco
based on "up to 7% by weight... rapidly renewable or pre-consumer waste"
content

"JohnsoniteR's ECO-NATURALS Eco-Shell and Eco-Shell with Cork rubber tiles
and treads use significant levels (up to 7% by weight) of rapidly renewable
and pre-consumer waste stream materials. "

I'd hoped it was a typo, but then found this on the mfr's site:
http://johnsonite.ecoscorecard.com/catalogs/search?PRODUCT_CATEGORY_A1046=
<http://johnsonite.ecoscorecard.com/catalogs/search?PRODUCT_CATEGORY_A1046=&
PRODUCT_TYPE_A1046=&name=&search_text=eco+naturals&base_search=&commit=Searc
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&PRODUCT_TYPE_A1046=&name=&search_text=eco+naturals&base_search=&commit=Sear
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David Bergman  RA   LEED AP
DAVID BERGMAN ARCHITECT / FIRE & WATER LIGHTING + FURNITURE
architecture . interiors . ecodesign . lighting . furniture
bergman at cyberg.com    www.cyberg.com 
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