Environmental Awareness
Consumers are increasingly aware of
environmental issues regarding products that they use. It is increasingly necessary to
have options available for customers who are seeking products that are not harmful to the
surrounding environment.
A number of Hunter Douglas products have recently been certified as safe for Children and
Schools and for indoor air quality by the Greenguard Environmental Institute.
The
products that have been certified are:
About GREENGUARD Environmental Institute
The GREENGUARD Environmental
Institute (GEI) is an industry-independent, non-profit organization that oversees the
GREENGUARD Certification Program. As an ANSI Authorized Standards Developer, GEI
establishes acceptable indoor air standards for indoor products, environments, and
buildings. GEI’s mission is to improve public health and quality of life through
programs that improve indoor air. A GEI Advisory Board consisting of independent
volunteers, who are renowned experts in the areas of indoor air quality, public and
environmental health, building design and construction, and public policy, provides
guidance and leadership to GEI.
History
of GREENGUARD
GEI was founded in June of 2001 to
establish a true third-party product certification program based on proven emissions
standards and to provide specifying and procurement professionals with a resource for
low-emitting products.
About
the GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certification Program for Low-Emitting Products
The GREENGUARD Certification
Program is an industry-independent, third-party testing program for low-emitting products
and materials. The first GREENGUARD Certification was awarded in the fall of 2002. In
2005, GEI announced the GREENGUARD Children & Schools standard, which evaluates the
sensitive nature of school populations combined with the unique building characteristics
found in schools, and presents the most rigorous product emissions criteria to date. To
date, more than 100 manufacturers across various industries offer GREENGUARD Indoor Air
Quality Certified® Products. |
