Nora Joins Greenhealth Exchange as Rubber Flooring Supplier

Salem, NH, April 27, 2017—Nora Systems has joined Greenhealth Exchange as the sole source rubber flooring supplier for its growing marketplace of safe, green healthcare products.

Greenhealth Exchange (GX) is a purchasing cooperative created by Practice Greenhealth and Health Care Without Harm, in partnership with leading health systems committed to sustainability. The goal of the organization is to provide a transparent, trusted resource repository of environmentally friendly products for hospitals and healthcare teams to foster health and wellness in the built-environment.

GX specifies, screens and sources high-quality green products and services for its members. Materials containing latex, mercury, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), 2 di-ethyl hexyl phthalate (DEHP) are screened out, as well as other chemicals harmful to public health or the environment. The result is a comprehensive selection of high-quality goods perfected for every aspect of healthcare.

Founding members of the exchange include Partners Healthcare, Mayo Clinic, Dignity Health and Virginia Mason. Organization partners, such as Chemical Footprint Project and Responsible Purchasing Network, contribute valuable insights on product choice and purchases.