Green Blog, green flooring blog articles by FindAnyFloor.comhttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/rss/green.xmlen-Us60Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:10:54 ESTCopyright 2010 FAF Staff Writer, FindAnyFloor.com All Right Reservedhttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/green/GreenFlooring/WhatIsGreen.xhtmlThere is a growing awareness of the need to reduce one’s carbon footprint, and by extension, reduce emission levels. One of the ways of achieving this is by low–impact living with the increased use of green products. The US Green Building Council (USGBC) has been at the forefront of this philosophy by aggressively promoting the concept of using green products in the building and construction industry. One of the means of encouragement is through the LEED point rating system. With such stronThu, 11 Mar 2010 11:19:51 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/green/GreenFlooring/WhatIsGreen.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comGreen Flooringhttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/green/Hardwood/HardwoodFlooringAndLEED.xhtmlLeadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is an initiative of the US Green Building Council (USGBC) to encourage the development of green homes. LEED comprises 6 main certification programs, one of them being Commercial Interiors (CI).Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:40:31 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/green/Hardwood/HardwoodFlooringAndLEED.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comHardwoodhttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/green/GreenFlooring/GreenAndEco-FriendlyFlooringTypes.xhtmlWhen you decide on green flooring you exhibit a sense of social awareness and responsibility. A green floor saves on scarce natural resources and makes for healthier living. But the average buyer is faced with a bewildering array of options. Here is a brief analysis that helps unravel some of the mysteries of some of the most commonly used green floors:Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:30:58 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/green/GreenFlooring/GreenAndEco-FriendlyFlooringTypes.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comGreen Flooringhttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/green/FriendlyFlooring/Allergy-FriendlyFlooring.xhtmlThe American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology estimates that just over half the American population suffers from allergies. Common home allergens are dust mites, plants, smoke, perfumes, mold, chemicals, pollen and pet dander. Floors are particularly susceptible to dust mites, pet dander and mold which tend to settle, triggering off indoor allergies and asthma attacks. Another common allergen is Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) that are off gassed by certain floorings, and adhesives and solvenMon, 01 Feb 2010 11:29:58 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/green/FriendlyFlooring/Allergy-FriendlyFlooring.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comFriendly Flooringhttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/green/Carpet/Eco-friendlyCarpet.xhtmlEco–friendly carpet impacts air quality. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is of prime significance today especially as most people spend a great deal of time indoors. The Carpet Research Institute’s (CRI) recently launched Green Label Plus covering carpets and adhesives replaces the earlier Green Label program of 1992. These standards were intended to help specifiers distinguish very low VOC emission products. The superior new program requires even higher standards of IAQ and ensures that the lowFri, 29 Jan 2010 11:57:33 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/green/Carpet/Eco-friendlyCarpet.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comCarpethttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/green/GreenFlooring/EcoDomoLLCGreenandEco-FriendlyFlooringProducts.xhtmlEcoDomo, LLC., was founded in 2005 with the intention of producing high-design, renewable and eco-friendly products. Its showroom is in Rockville, Maryland, and sales are supported through a nationwide sales network. The company’s specialty is leather surfacing, and working with recycled leather and hides. Consequently the first collection it released was leather recycled tiles. EcoDomo is committed to products that surpass market standards, are environmentally–friendly and contribute to thTue, 19 Jan 2010 12:39:43 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/green/GreenFlooring/EcoDomoLLCGreenandEco-FriendlyFlooringProducts.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comGreen Flooringhttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/green/GreenBuilding/2010USGBCNaturalTalentDesignCompetition.xhtmlRegistration is now open for USGBC’s Natural Talent Design Competition of 2010, which this year is being conducted in partnership with Salvation Army’s EnviRenew. The focus is on rebuilding endeavors in New Orleans, Louisiana. The two categories of competitors – students and young professional – will be required to design small, green, affordable, functional homes for elderly occupants. For the first time the project will be a national project challenge with a common focus. HereMon, 18 Jan 2010 11:33:01 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/green/GreenBuilding/2010USGBCNaturalTalentDesignCompetition.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comGreen Buildinghttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/green/GreenBuilding/MohawkAnnouncesGreenworksDealerOfTheYear.xhtmlMohawk Flooring honors Jim Garner of Sergenian’s Floor Coverings as the GreenWorks Dealer of the Year. The GreenWorks Dealer Award is based on three key criteria including profit, planet and people. To learn more about Mohawk flooring, GreenWorks and Sergenian’s Floor Coverings, read the press release below.Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:06:46 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/green/GreenBuilding/MohawkAnnouncesGreenworksDealerOfTheYear.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comGreen Buildinghttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/green/GreenFlooring/FlowcretesNewGreenerFlooringUnveiledAtEcobuild.xhtmlFlowcrete unveils new and improved eco–friendly flooring products at this year’s Ecobuild event. The company produces a unique range of green floor products including Floorzone, Isowarm underfloor heating, and Mondeco. Learn more about Flowcrete flooring and the upcoming Ecobuild event below.Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:19:28 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/green/GreenFlooring/FlowcretesNewGreenerFlooringUnveiledAtEcobuild.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comGreen Flooringhttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/green/GreenBuilding/GBCIVAHelpVeteransPayforLEEDExams.xhtmlUnder the GI Bill, the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs has consented to reimburse Veterans, eligible dependents and reservists for expenses incurred in taking LEED Professional Exams conducted under the auspices of the US Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI).Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:42:39 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/green/GreenBuilding/GBCIVAHelpVeteransPayforLEEDExams.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comGreen Buildinghttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/green/GreenBuilding/USGBCApproves11NewRedVectorOnlineCourses.xhtmlTampa, FL, December 31, 2009 –– (PR.com) –– Thirty–four additional course hours bring RedVector’s USGBC–approved total to 95 hours of green building and design online educationThu, 31 Dec 2009 17:27:44 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/green/GreenBuilding/USGBCApproves11NewRedVectorOnlineCourses.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comGreen Buildinghttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/green/Carpet/patcraftDesignweave.xhtmlpatcraft Designweave is a carpet manufacturing company based in Dalton, GA. It has over 50 innovative collections priced cost–effectively, without compromise to quality, appearance or sustainability. The company has a team of talented designers that has populated the collections with hundreds of inspired designs. patcraft Designweave carpets have been the selection of a variety of disparate locations from law firms to airports, schools to retirement homes. The company is driven by the ultimate reMon, 21 Dec 2009 12:35:05 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/green/Carpet/patcraftDesignweave.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comCarpethttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/green/RubberFlooring/ECOREInternational.xhtmlECORE International, founded in 1989, a manufacturer of recycled rubber flooring is located in Lancaster, PA. The company’s policy is one of protecting the environment at any cost. The company uses in excess of 80 million pounds of tires annually, converting this potential landfill–destined resource into recycled rubber flooring. This commitment makes it America’s single largest user of scrap tire rubber. The company is justifiably proud of the fact that its environmental assurance loThu, 17 Dec 2009 13:25:55 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/green/RubberFlooring/ECOREInternational.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comRubber Flooringhttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/green/CareAndMaintenance/CRIApprovedCleaningProducts.xhtmlCleaner carpets for cleaner airTue, 15 Dec 2009 16:07:39 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/green/CareAndMaintenance/CRIApprovedCleaningProducts.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comCare And Maintenancehttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/green/Carpet/NSFANSI140-2007.xhtmlRapidly depleting natural resources and increasing greenhouse gas emissions has led to a growing awareness of the need to save Planet Earth for future generations. Around the globe there is a rising call for stringent measures toward sustainable practices which is being echoed by organizations. Many manufacturers abide by corporate sustainability plans that they have evolved. Retailers insist on products emanating from sustainable practices and consumers are showing an increasing preference for green pFri, 11 Dec 2009 12:46:02 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/green/Carpet/NSFANSI140-2007.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comCarpethttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/green/BambooFlooring/USFloorsEarnsGREENGUARDChildrenSchoolsCertification.xhtmlRigorous Indoor Air Quality Certification Augments USFloors' Sustainability CredentialsThu, 10 Dec 2009 20:48:41 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/green/BambooFlooring/USFloorsEarnsGREENGUARDChildrenSchoolsCertification.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comBamboo Flooringhttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/green/Hardwood/RecycleWoodFloors.xhtmlClimate change and global warming will be discussed this week at the Copenhagen Climate Conference which global leaders from 182 countries will attend. Time-based methods to reduce carbon and greenhouse gas emissions will figure high on the agenda. Most leading countries are expected to make firm commitments on time–frame reductions.Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:20:30 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/green/Hardwood/RecycleWoodFloors.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comHardwoodhttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/green/GreenBuilding/LEEDAPNeighborhoodDevelopmentBetaTest.xhtmlThe Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) has scheduled the LEED AP Neighborhood Development Exam for the summer of 2010. A beta test is to be conducted before then to gather performance data, statistical information and candidate’s comments. The purpose is to fine tune the final version of the exam. The GBCI is looking for eligible volunteers to sit the beta test for free. Applications will be accepted between November 24 to December 15 with notification of acceptance to be made by end DMon, 07 Dec 2009 16:04:02 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/green/GreenBuilding/LEEDAPNeighborhoodDevelopmentBetaTest.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comGreen Buildinghttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/green/Hardwood/BarnstormersReclaimedHardwoodFlooring.xhtmlBased in Portland, Maine, Barnstormers! is one of the premier manufacturers of high–quality flooring originating from reclaimed vintage lumber. Barnstormers!’ flooring is milled from hand selected stock to the exact specifications of each customer. The company sources its lumber from vintage mill buildings, barns and other classic timber constructions in New England. The lumber first growth wood used by Barnstormers! possess an age–acquired, deep, rich patina and character that is notThu, 03 Dec 2009 13:43:44 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/green/Hardwood/BarnstormersReclaimedHardwoodFlooring.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comHardwoodhttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/green/GreenBuilding/GreenBuildingforCoolCitiesProject.xhtmlThe Copenhagen Meet, scheduled between December 7 and 18 has one main point on its agenda – Climate Change. It is a collective will on the part of the world community to make a collaborative effort to tackle global warming. The world is currently encountering extraordinary challenges that require extraordinary responses. Regrettably in conferences past the ambience has been adversarial and the attendees have failed to arrive at a consensus.Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:29:28 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/green/GreenBuilding/GreenBuildingforCoolCitiesProject.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comGreen Buildinghttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/green/GreenBuilding/WinnersofUSGBC2009NaturalDesignCompetition.xhtmlAt the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo held recently in Phoenix, AZ, the US Green Building Council (USGBC) announced the winners of the 2009 Natural Design Competition. At the competition, students and young professionals are provided the opportunity to use sustainable design concepts in community building projects. The competition is now in its seventh year.Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:09:48 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/green/GreenBuilding/WinnersofUSGBC2009NaturalDesignCompetition.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comGreen Buildinghttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/green/Hardwood/OldeWoodLimited.xhtmlOlde Wood Limited believes in resuscitating the past. This company makes antique wood flooring only from wood that has withstood the ravages of time and has that distinctive weathered appearance to show for it. The company has an unshakable belief that beauty in wood comes with age. Lumber for its flooring is sourced from old barns and other constructions of over a century ago. Olde Wood believes that some of the wood that goes into its flooring could be from trees that commenced their growth as far baMon, 23 Nov 2009 18:08:42 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/green/Hardwood/OldeWoodLimited.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comHardwoodhttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/green/RubberFlooring/NoFaultSportsGroup.xhtmlNo Fault Industries Inc. was founded in 1974 as a sport surfacing manufacturer, largely focused on tennis court and running track surfaces. This company’s name, ‘No Fault’, is today synonymous with the recreational surface industry. The introduction of the company’s poured–in–place rubber product in the 1980s soon took it to the pinnacle of the sports surfacing industry.Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:57:05 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/green/RubberFlooring/NoFaultSportsGroup.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comRubber Flooringhttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/green/Hardwood/PioneerMillworks.xhtmlPioneer Millworks of Farmington NY, is one of the oldest operators of recycled wood. The company purchases used wood from any source from industrial demolition projects to old barns. Reclaimed timber is a particularly choice selection because of its low moisture content and dimensional stability. This is the base raw material that is recycled and converted to wood flooring. Pioneer Millworks offers wood flooring in a wide variety of species, both in hardwood and softwood. A further choice is the characWed, 18 Nov 2009 13:34:03 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/green/Hardwood/PioneerMillworks.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comHardwoodhttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/green/Hardwood/AppalachianWoods-AntiqueHardwoodFlooring.xhtmlAppalachian Woods LLC is a business based in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia that is committed to preservation of antique timber and lumber found in the Appalachian Mountains. It is a family run business that was started in 1976.Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:17:39 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/green/Hardwood/AppalachianWoods-AntiqueHardwoodFlooring.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comHardwood