Epic hardwood, the engineered hardwood brand from Shaw, has
received the Cradle to Cradle™ Silver Certification from McDonough Braungart
Design Chemistry (MBDC). MBDC is a third-party product and design firm founded
by architect William McDonough and chemist Dr. Michael Braungart.
MBDC’s
Cradle to Cradle certification process looks at a number of factors that
contribute to a product’s suitability, such as the use of environmentally safe
and healthy materials, design for recycling, water and energy efficiency, and
social responsibility.
Shaw says
it is the first flooring manufacturer to earn C2C certification on hardwood
flooring products.
Veneers
used in Epic are obtained from North American managed forests deemed
sustainable by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and all styles are in
compliance with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) requirements. All
Epic products also comply with the recently revised Lacey Act, the United States' national wildlife protection
statute that has been amended to make it a criminal offense to import illegally
logged timber products into the U.S.
“We’ve
known since we introduced Epic that we had a special product, and we’re proud
to have achieved C2C Certification from MBDC,” says Scott Sandlin, vice
president of business development for Shaw’s Hard Surfaces division. “As more
and more consumers ask for environmentally friendly products, Epic hardwood
styles have become increasingly important.”
Shaw's Epic hardwood receives C2C Certification
August 31, 2009
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