Environmental Specification Builder (ESB) Platform
 
    
Product : Epic
Environmental Specifications
Technologies
XGuard Stain Resistant Technology offers the highest level of performance in permanent stain resistance. Protection against common stains and ease of maintenance results in long-term appearance retention and extends the life of the carpet. Limited 15-Year XGUARD Stain Resistant Warranty.
ColorSafe Bleach resistant technology resists color fade out from bleach spills and splashes. Limited 15-Year ColorSafe Bleach Resistant Warranty.
Adhesives Meets VOC content limit of SCAQMD Rule #1168.
TRYK™ / Sample Return TRYK™ - recyclable accurate print samples and room scenes, delivered in 24-48 hours to eliminate unnecessary waste and benefit design.
Sample Return – return to Mannington free of charge and we will resend to the next user.
 
Manufacturing
ISO 14001 Facilities ISO 14001 environmental management systems specifically monitor actions that may affect the environment, to ensure that they are understood, controlled and checked. The result is a highly organized and structured approach that ensures efficient, effective management and continual improvement of our environmental systems.
 
Actions
LOOP Carpet Reclamation Program Mannington is diverting one of the largest construction waste streams by utilizing recycled carpet tile material for our Infinity RE Backing System. All recycled carpet tile projects over 2,500 sq. yds. will be reclaimed and recycled at no charge. For projects falling under this minimum size, contact us at 800.241.2262 for further details on this program. Close the LOOP by recycling your used carpet.
waste in ÷ waste out >1 Net User of Waste Decreases the amount of waste we produce in the manufacturing process and increases the reuse of waste materials in place of virgin raw materials. We invest in technology to produce flooring as cleanly, efficiently and conservatively as possible.
Purple Martins An environmentally sound approach to insect control - attracting purple martins. These birds eat lots of insects. We have purple martin gourds in our facilities and the populations of these migratory birds are growing.
 
Certifications
CRI Green Label Plus GL+ is an independent carpet testing program that exceeds the CHPS indoor environmental quality standards for low-emitting products used in commercial settings. All Mannington Commercial carpet products pass CRI Green Label Plus certification for low VOC emissions.
 
Recognition
T GA DNR – Partnership for a Sustainable Georgia, 2008 The Georgia DNR acknowledged Mannington's environmental work through their Partnership for a Sustainable Georgia Program as a Gold Level Partner accentuating accomplishments to operate more efficiently and, at the same time, help protect Georgia's precious natural resources.
 
Affiliations
U.S. Green Building Council USGBC is the nation's foremost coalition promoting high performance green buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work. USGBC developed the LEED rating system as a voluntary, consensus-based national standard to support and validate successful green building design. Mannington has been an active member of USGBC since 1998.
CARE Carpet America Recovery Effort is a joint industry-government effort to increase the amount of recycling and reuse of post-consumer carpet. Developing market based solutions for post consumer carpet recycling.
 
LEED Contributions LEED-NC LEED-EB LEED-CI
MR Credit 2 - Construction Waste Management


MR Credit 4 - Recycled Content


MR Credit 5 - Regional Materials


MR Credit 6 - Rapidly Renewable Materials


IEQ Credit 4.1 - Low-Emitting Adhesives


IEQ Credit 4.3 - Low-Emitting Materials Flooring


IEQ Credit 5 - Indoor Chemical and Pollutant


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