Shaw Laminates: Green by Design

Dalton, GA, August 13, 2007- Shaw said that its newest laminates use 98% less newly harvested wood than conventional engineered hardwood products and feature EnviroCore, a high-density-fiber (HDF) core derived from recycled wood fiber, which means fewer trees are used with less waste.

In addition, 100% of the post-industrial laminate manufacturing waste from the company’s Ringgold facility is diverted from the landfill and used as fuel, mainly for Shaw’s waste-to-

energy facility.

According to Scott Sandlin, Shaw’s vice president of hard surface business development, Shaw laminates are inherently good environmental choices in floor covering. “Engineered to last, laminate offers a long life span that minimizes replacement. And while it simulates the upscale look of a natural product like an exotic hardwood or ceramic tile, the actual material isn’t used and the natural resource is preserved,” said Sandlin.

Reduction of waste is accomplished in the packaging of Shaw laminate since 99% of the material used to package EnviroCore is diverted from the landfill through the use of reusable or recyclable material. The packaging material for finished laminate products uses cardboard made from 45% post-consumer recycled content and recyclable plastic.

Shaw’s EnviroCore meets or exceeds requirements for formaldehyde emissions from Composite Panel Association (CPA). The CPA is the North American trade association for producers of particleboard (PB), medium density fiberboard (MDF), hardboard (HB) and other compatible products.

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