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Oct 22, 2008 |
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H&MM Week In Review
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HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. (October 2008)—Innovative Stone
LLC has announced its latest partnership with U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
to encourage eco-friendly building, education and green advocacy efforts throughout
the building industry.
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The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a non-profit organization composed of
leaders from across the building industry working to advance buildings that are
environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work
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“Green building and sustainability is the future,” said Karen Pearse, CEO and founder
of Innovative Stone. “Becoming a member of USGBC allows us to play a direct role
in shaping and driving the green movement.
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USGBC corporate members, like Innovative Stone, share the organization’s mission
of building and communities that will regenerate and sustain the health and vitality
of all life within a generation. Members are provided the opportunity to participate
in USGBC sponsored educational workshops, tradeshows, LEED® (leadership in energy
and environmental design) certification courses, while having access to a wealth
of ongoing industry edification and networking opportunities.
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“Now we are among the tens of thousands of companies and individuals taking a step
in the right direction, a step toward becoming the building industry’s leaders of
tomorrow,” commented Pearse. Both of Innovative Stone's PermaShield protected granite
brands - Everlife and Stonemark have received several industry certifications further
enhancing the company’s corporate membership with USGBC. The following accreditations
include:
- The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute and by NSF International, The Public Health
and Safety Company, as a safe and sanitary material.
- Natural stones protected by PermaShield are certified by GREENGUARD as low-emission
products suitable for indoor environments.
- PermaShield-protected countertops have received both the GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality
and the GREENGUARD Children and Schools Certifications.
- PermaShield-protected natural stones comply with NSF 51 standards for Food Equipment
as safe and sanitary materials to be used for countertops in commercial and residential
applications.
For additional information on Innovative Stone, call 631-273-4445, visit www.innovativestone.com, or e-mail info@innovativestone.com. For more information about USGBC
visit www.usgbc.org.
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