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Product Certification for
“Green“ Treated Wood Products
Product Certification for
“Green“ Treated Wood Products
Mike H. Freeman and
Craig R. McIntyre
Mike H. Freeman and
Craig R. McIntyre
Paper Prepared for the 2010 International Conference
Items to Be CoveredItems to Be Covered
Sustainable Bldg MaterialsLEED Construction PracticesCertification ProgramsThe new Green Bldg Code ProgramExample “Certified” ProductsGreenwashingSummary and Conclusions
Sustainable Bldg MaterialsLEED Construction PracticesCertification ProgramsThe new Green Bldg Code ProgramExample “Certified” ProductsGreenwashingSummary and Conclusions
Green BldgGreen Bldg
2010 Estimates –currently at $ 60 Billion Dollars of Green Construction Practices in the USA alone in 2010
2010 Estimates –currently at $ 60 Billion Dollars of Green Construction Practices in the USA alone in 2010
Sustainable Bldg MaterialsSustainable Bldg Materials
Current USDA Estimate is that in the USA alone, $ 11 Billion Dollars of Bldg Materials Lost to Termite Damage AnnuallyMuch more to Fungal Decay, but currently not quantified
Current USDA Estimate is that in the USA alone, $ 11 Billion Dollars of Bldg Materials Lost to Termite Damage AnnuallyMuch more to Fungal Decay, but currently not quantified
Sustainable Bldg MaterialsSustainable Bldg Materials
The Obvious SolutionThe Obvious Solution
Sustainable Bldg MaterialsSustainable Bldg Materials
The Obvious SolutionTreated Wood ProductsThe Obvious SolutionTreated Wood Products
Sustainable Bldg MaterialsSustainable Bldg Materials
The Obvious SolutionTreated Wood ProductsIncrease the Proper and Continued Use of Treated Wood where potential damage may occur
The Obvious SolutionTreated Wood ProductsIncrease the Proper and Continued Use of Treated Wood where potential damage may occur
Sustainable and Green Practices
Sustainable and Green Practices
Sustainable and Green Practices
Sustainable and Green Practices
Sustainable and Green Practices
Sustainable and Green Practices
LEED - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
Internationally recognized green bldgcertification systemThird Party VerificationBldg constructed using practices focused at improving metrics(performance)
Developed by the USGBC- The US Green Bldg Council in 1993 - adopted in 98Promotes Whole Bldg Design
LEED - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
Internationally recognized green bldgcertification systemThird Party VerificationBldg constructed using practices focused at improving metrics(performance)
Developed by the USGBC- The US Green Bldg Council in 1993 - adopted in 98Promotes Whole Bldg Design
LEEDLEEDRating System -100 Possible Points40-49 Certified50-59 Silver Certified60-79 Gold Certified80 and above - Platinum
Rating System -100 Possible Points40-49 Certified50-59 Silver Certified60-79 Gold Certified80 and above - Platinum
Individual Product Certification Programs
Individual Product Certification Programs
Individual Product Certification Programs
Individual Product Certification Programs
IgCC-ESAnother Compliance Path for LEED Certification, but…may soon offer Individual Products Alternate Listing in the Bldg CodesVAR
IgCC-ESAnother Compliance Path for LEED Certification, but…may soon offer Individual Products Alternate Listing in the Bldg CodesVAR
Individual Product Certification Programs
Individual Product Certification Programs
Individual Product Certification Programs
Individual Product Certification Programs
Scientific Certification Systems
Scientific Certification Systems
•For over two decades, Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) has developed internationally recognized •standards and certification programs aimed at establishing the highest levels of environmental improvements, social accountability, and product performance.
Scientific Certification Systems
Scientific Certification Systems
Scientific Certification Systems
Scientific Certification Systems
Environmentally Preferred Product
Environmentally Preferred Product
Environmentally Preferred Product
Environmentally Preferred Product
MicroPro Products (Smart Sense)MCQ and MCA treated WoodμCA-C Treated Wood
MicroPro Products (Smart Sense)MCQ and MCA treated WoodμCA-C Treated Wood
Scientific Certification Systems
Scientific Certification Systems
Product Highlights and Life-Cycle EPP Benefits
• First Wood Treatment Process to Receive EPP Status – The Osmose MicroPro technology is the first treated wood process to be certified under Scientific Certification Systems Environmentally Preferable Product (EPP) program based on Life-Cycle Assessment.
Product Highlights and Product Highlights and LifeLife--Cycle EPP BenefitsCycle EPP Benefits
•• First Wood Treatment Process to First Wood Treatment Process to Receive EPP Status Receive EPP Status –– The Osmose The Osmose MicroPro technology is the first treated MicroPro technology is the first treated wood process to be certified under wood process to be certified under Scientific Certification Systems Scientific Certification Systems Environmentally Preferable Product Environmentally Preferable Product (EPP) program based on Life(EPP) program based on Life--Cycle Cycle AssessmentAssessment..
Product Highlights and Life-Cycle EPP BenefitsProduct Highlights and Product Highlights and LifeLife--Cycle EPP BenefitsCycle EPP Benefits
Reduced Energy Use – Micronized treated wood process reduces total energy use by approximately 80% and greatly reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
Reduced Energy Use Reduced Energy Use –– Micronized Micronized treated wood process reduces total treated wood process reduces total energy use by approximately 80% and energy use by approximately 80% and greatly reduces greenhouse gas greatly reduces greenhouse gas emissions.emissions.
Product Highlights and Life-Cycle EPP BenefitsProduct Highlights and Product Highlights and LifeLife--Cycle EPP BenefitsCycle EPP Benefits
Largely Eliminates Copper Releases –Wood products treated with the Osmose MicroPro process result in the release of 90% to 99% less copper into aquatic and terrestrial environments when compared to standard treated wood products.
The very small amount released bonds readily to organic matter in the soil and becomes biologically inactive, thus effectively eliminating eco-toxic impacts.
Largely Eliminates Copper Releases Largely Eliminates Copper Releases ––Wood products treated with the Osmose Wood products treated with the Osmose MicroPro process result in the release of 90% MicroPro process result in the release of 90% to 99% less copper into aquatic and terrestrial to 99% less copper into aquatic and terrestrial environments when compared to standard environments when compared to standard treated wood productstreated wood products..
The very small amount released bonds readily The very small amount released bonds readily to organic matter in the soil and becomes to organic matter in the soil and becomes biologically inactive, thus effectively biologically inactive, thus effectively eliminating ecoeliminating eco--toxic impacts.toxic impacts.
Product Highlights and Life-Cycle EPP BenefitsProduct Highlights and Product Highlights and LifeLife--Cycle EPP BenefitsCycle EPP Benefits
Reduced Air Emissions – The solution containing the MicroPro copper preservative formula is four times more concentrated than the industry standard. As a result, fewer trucks are required for transport.
Reduced Air Emissions Reduced Air Emissions –– The solution The solution containing the MicroPro copper preservative containing the MicroPro copper preservative formula is four times more concentrated than formula is four times more concentrated than the industry standard. As a result, fewer the industry standard. As a result, fewer trucks are required for transport.trucks are required for transport.
Other Green CertificationsOther Green Certifications
NAHB CertificateNAHB Certificate
Newest Environmental Certification
Newest Environmental Certification
Newest Environmental Certification
Newest Environmental Certification
“ GREEN WASHING”“ GREEN WASHING”
False Certification that Lists Products for Fee Only, with no Testing, Life Cycle Analysis or Investigation into Product Attributes
False Certification that Lists Products for Fee Only, with no Testing, Life Cycle Analysis or Investigation into Product Attributes
Summary and ConclusionsSummary and ConclusionsBuild with LEED if whole Structure can be CertifiedUse the IgCC when PossibleFuture Hopes for IgCC-ES Product ListingsUse EPP whenever possibleUse NAHB Green Bldg Certified When Possible
Use GreenGuard Products when ever Children and School Projects are involvedAsk for Product Certifications at your Lumber Retailer
Build with LEED if whole Structure can be CertifiedUse the IgCC when PossibleFuture Hopes for IgCC-ES Product ListingsUse EPP whenever possibleUse NAHB Green Bldg Certified When Possible
Use GreenGuard Products when ever Children and School Projects are involvedAsk for Product Certifications at your Lumber Retailer
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