C&A earns Environmentally Preferable Product Certification for ethos backing

14 Jun '05

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"They first engaged SCS more than five years ago. Since then, SCS has analyzed and certified the recycledcontent values of C&A's entire ER3 modular and cushion roll product offerings, ethos Cushion 100 Roll Goods as well as verified our recycling operations and the recyclability of these products," said Bridger. "Since then, SCS has conducted ongoing assessment and analysis of C&A products and on-site audits of C&A's recycling and manufacturing operations."

"The EPP certification program is designed to recognize outstanding environmental performance and encourage continuous improvement by manufacturers," said Kirsten T. Ritchie, PE, Director, Environmental Claims Certification for SCS. "C&A has increasingly sought third-party certification for a widening array of products. They should be commended for their actions."

In a separate effort, C&A is also the first carpet manufacturer to received certification from SCS regarding the volatile organic compound (VOC) content of several primers, adhesives and water-based seam sealers. The certifications verify that C&A's products meet LEED(R) Credit 4.1 for low-emitting adhesives and sealants.

Environmentally Preferable Product Designation for Carpet
SCS offers a certification program for Environmentally Preferable Products and Services to address the growing demand for products that have the least impact on the environment. Program development followed Executive Order 13101, "Greening the Gowed Executive Order 13101, "Greening the Government through Waste Prevention, Recycling, and Federal Acquisition," which directs federal agencies and their contractors to identify and purchase products designated as "environmentally preferable."

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