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Description:
Soul is an expression of an exclusive melody of beiges, grays, and black in a subtle play of gloss and matte. It is a new concept of an easy-chic contemporaneous lifestyle. It is available in 13x13 and 20x20 sized porcelain field tiles along with two co-ordinating decorative listellos. This line is sure to inspire.
Model or ID numbers: 24904, 24905, 24911, 24913, 24930
MasterFormat Number(s): 09 30 00, 09 30 00
Model or ID numbers: 24904, 24905, 24911, 24913, 24930
MasterFormat Number(s): 09 30 00, 09 30 00
Manufacturer:
Florida Tile, Inc.
320 West Main St.
Lakeland, FL 33815
320 West Main St.
Lakeland, FL 33815
Distribution Channels:
- Manufacturer-direct
- Distributor(/Representative)
- Wholesale
- Retail
PRODUCT DETAILS2.1 SUSTAINABLE STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS • 2.2 SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA • 2.3 SUSTAINABLE COMPOSITION OF PRODUCT
2.1 SUSTAINABLE STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS
2.1.3 Third Party Certification - Indoor Emissions
| CERTIFICATION NAME | Certifying Organization | Level | Certification Number | Activation Date | Length of Term |
| GREENGUARD | GEI | Children & Schools | 9005111-44 | 2008-10-01 | 13 months |
2.2 SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Manufacturer Comments
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Porcelain tiles are extremely durable. Properly installed and maintained, a porcelain floor should last as long as the building in which they are installed.
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2.3 SUSTAINABLE COMPOSITION OF PRODUCT
2.3.1 Composition
| List the primary materials in a representative sample of the reported product. (List actual material - not trade name) | |||||||
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Feldspar 45-50%
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2.3.2 Toxicity
| Does the product contain any California Proposition 65 chemicals? | Yes No | |
| Does the product contain any Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic pollutants (PBTs) as listed on the EPA Priority PBT List? | Yes No | |
| Is the MSDS and/or a list of toxics available on company website? | Yes No |
2.3.3 Recycled Content
| Does the product contain any recycled content material? | Yes No | ||||||||
2.3.4 Rapidly Renewable Materials
| Does the product contain any rapidly renewable materials? | Yes No | ||||||||
2.3.5 Reused Materials
| Does the product consist of essentially a salvaged, refurbished, or reused material? | Yes No | ||||||||
PRODUCT LIFE CYCLE3.1 LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS • Manufacturer Comments • 3.2 Material Extraction and Transportation • 3.3 MANUFACTURING • 3.4 CONSTRUCTION • 3.5 FACILITY OPERATIONS • 3.6 DECONSTRUCTION / RECYCLING PHASE
3.1 LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS
| Has this product, or any product in the product category, gone through a life cycle assessment (LCA)? | Yes No | ||||||||
Manufacturer Comments
No information available for this category
3.2 Material Extraction and Transportation
3.2.1 Regional Materials
| Raw materials or components are too numerous, are sourced from too wide a region, or are too dispersed for a meaningful answer. | Yes No | ||||||||
3.3 MANUFACTURING
3.3.2 Manufacturing Process
| What is the company's specified goal for reducing solid waste? | |||||||
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What steps has the company taken to reduce solid-waste created from the manufacturing process?
Donations of ‘scrap” products to Mountain Resources, a charitable organization that works with families in Appalachia. This has saved both disposal costs and landfill space.
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What is the percent reduction achieved by unit of product over the specified period?
95 |
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Enter Base year for period.
2006
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Enter Reporting year for period.
2008
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| What percent of the waste from the facility goes to hazardous waste, landfill, Waste-To-Energy (WTE), recycled (offsite)? | |||||||
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hazardous waste:
0 |
landfill:
2 |
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3.4 CONSTRUCTION
3.4.1 Construction Waste Management
| Shipping and Packing Materials (select all that apply for each) | |||||||||
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Pallets:
Reusable
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Boxes:
Recyclable
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Packing filler:
Not used
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Containers:
Not used
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Wrapping:
Recyclable
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| Has the company reduced the amount of packaging required? | Yes No | ||||||||
| Are there programs in place to reduce environmental impacts of packaging? | Yes No | ||||||||
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If yes, please describe program and results.
return program
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| Does the design of this product include features that reduce amount of excess material/overage required at installation? | Yes No | ||||||||
3.4.2 Installation
| Accessories: Identify accessory items (adhesives, fasteners, tapes, etc.) required to install product and describe in the comment field any impact on the sustainable performance of the product. | |||||||
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Thin set mortar
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3.4.3 Contract Closeout
| Final Cleaning: Do recommended final cleaning materials emit any known airborne toxins or VOCs? | Yes No | ||||||||
3.5 FACILITY OPERATIONS
3.5.1 Product Lifespan
| What is the expected lifespan of the product? | |||||||||
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20 years |
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| What is the maximum length of manufacturer's warranty? | |||||||||
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lifetime
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| Does the product have an extended life, based on improved durability as defined by ISO 14021? | Yes No | ||||||||
3.5.2 Recommended Cleaning and Maintenance
| Recommended frequency of regularly scheduled cleaning | |||||||||
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Other
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| Interior Products: Do recommended cleaning materials meet GreenSeal GS-37? | Yes No | ||||||||
| Smooth Surface Flooring: Does the product require waxing or polishing to maintain its appearance? | Yes No | ||||||||
| If yes, do recommended floor waxes, polishes and strippers meet GreenSeal GS-40 Standard? | |||||||||
3.6 DECONSTRUCTION / RECYCLING PHASE
3.6.1 Manufacturer/Industry Programs
| Is there a maintenance/replacement agreement? | Yes No | ||||||||
| Is there a buy-back or take-back program for products at end-of-life? | Yes No | ||||||||
| If yes, is there a cost to the customer? | |||||||||
3.6.2 Product Reuse
| Is the entire product reusable? | Yes No | ||||||||
| If yes to either of the above, do installation techniques allow it to be easily removed/disassembled without damage? | Yes No | ||||||||
3.6.3 Product Recycling / Disposal
| Is the product currently being recycled into another product? | Yes No | ||||||||
| Is product 100% biodegradable? | Yes No | ||||||||
| Is product 100% compostable? | Yes No | ||||||||
| Does product require disposal in a landfill? | Yes No | ||||||||
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION4.1 Stewardship • 4.2 Transparency of Information • Manufacturer Comments
4.1 Stewardship
| Are any of the company's buildings/sites certified under a green building rating system? | Yes No | ||||||||
| Are there other environmental groups that also list the product(s)? | |||||||||
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Greenguard
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Is this product GreenSpec listed? | Yes No | |||||||
| Does the company participate in any voluntary programs to reduce environmental impact of the listed product(s)? | Yes No | ||||||||
4.2 Transparency of Information
| Is the environmental information reported in this form available on the website? | Yes No | ||||||||
| Does the company have an environmental policy or sustainability plan available on its website? | Yes No | ||||||||
| Does the company produce a corporate sustainability report for public review? | Yes No | ||||||||
| Ingredients or materials that comprise the product are fully disclosed on product packaging or in materials accompanying the product | Yes No | ||||||||
Manufacturer Comments
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Florida Tile has a leadership role in the Tile Council of North America’s (TCNA) Green Initiative Committee.
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