Understanding the role of CertainTeed Foundations in meeting Green Building Standards
Green Facts:
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Form-A-Drain lineals are manufactured from 100% pre- and post-consumer PVC, including
common post-consumer containers such as shampoo bottles. The overall pre- and post-consumer
recycled content of Form-A-Drain system components is 92%.
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CertainTeed diverts millions of pounds/year of PVC from landfills by recycling this
material into our product formulation for Form-A-Drain.
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In addition to landfill waste reduction, the use of recycled PVC in our product
reduces the release of CO2 from the extraction and processing of raw materials that
are used to create virgin PVC.
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The Form-A-Drain product reduces waste generated on the jobsite
and saves time and money by eliminating the need to install, remove and dispose
of conventional wood footing forms
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CertainTeed is committed to resource conservation. Our manufacturing
facility in McPherson, Kansas has a comprehensive recycling program with a goal
of zero waste disposed in a landfill, and we use a closed loop process to recycle
cooling water in the manufacturing process.
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Indoor environmental quality is enhanced by Form-A-Drain
and Platon since these products provide drainage and moisture control in the basement.
Form-A-Drain is also an effective radon collection system.
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EPS material used in EnergyEdge is recycled and contains
no CFC’s, HCFC’s or Formaldehyde
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ThermaEZE concrete foundation insulation contributes to improved
overall energy efficiency, and is an ENERGY STAR insulation product.
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Platon is manufactured with up to 95% recycled high-density
polyethylene (HDPE). HDPE plastic can be recycled from milk and other beverage containers.
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