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Description:
Exterior solar signage. Completely off grid solution. Sign faces may be customized. Laser cut aluminum with white push through acrylic lettering. Runs from dusk until dawn with up to 8 days without sunlight.
Model or ID numbers: S.001, S.002, S.003, S.004, S.005, S.006
MasterFormat Number(s): 10 14 33
Model or ID numbers: S.001, S.002, S.003, S.004, S.005, S.006
MasterFormat Number(s): 10 14 33
Manufacturer:
ASI
3860 W. Northwest Hwy
Suite 350
Dallas, TX 75220
3860 W. Northwest Hwy
Suite 350
Dallas, TX 75220
Distribution Channels:
- 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
Manufacturer Comments
| Currently seeking Dark Sky Friendly IDA approval |
2.2 SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
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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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Aluminum
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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 |
Toxicity Manufacturer Comments
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These signs are made with the minimum amount of LED's to light the sign face.
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2.3.3 Recycled Content
| Does the product contain any recycled content material? | Yes No | ||||||||
| If yes, are these measurements certified? | Yes No | ||||||||
Reused Materials Manufacturer Comments
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Signs are made from aluminum which can be recycled again and again. Plus, batteries are recycled at end of life and/or product could have the use of a recycled battery.
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2.3.6 Emissions
| Does the product contain any added Urea Formaldehyde? | 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 | ||||||||
| Was the LCA third-party verified? | Yes No | ||||||||
| Is there other relevant LCA data, for example, pertaining to a major constituent material? (In some cases a trade association or other entity may have conducted an industry average LCA on a common material. Please note if this is the case, and also if there are ways in which the process used for this product significantly deviates from that generic LCA.) | Yes No | ||||||||
| Is an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) available for this product, or any products in this category? (An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) provides Life Cycle Information in a standardized format as described generally by ISO 14025, and specifically for building products by ISO 21930.) | Yes No | ||||||||
| Was the EPD third party verified? | |||||||||
Manufacturer Comments
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In terms of longevity, as long as the solar panels remain in tact, they will last up to 20 years with the exception of having to replace batteries at the 5 year mark or LED's at the 10 year mark.
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3.2 Material Extraction and Transportation
3.2.1 Regional Materials
| Location(s) of manufacturing facility(s) producing the reported product | |||||||||
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City, State/Province, Zip, Country:
Grinnel, Iowa, 50112 USA
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City, State/Province, Zip, Country:
Kingston, New York, 12401 USA
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| List Primary Raw Materials in Product: (ie. sand, cement, water, recycled glass, clay, wood, biofiber, etc.): (If a significant percent of the raw materials for this product (excluding water) are sourced from a specific location, please also list percent by weight of material in the product and material source location (town, state, country zip code, country). Be as specific as possible regarding each raw material in the product, but leave the location blank if the material is sourced from many different locations.) | |||||||||
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Material:
Aluminum
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Percent by weight:
75 |
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Material:
Batteries
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Percent by weight:
10 |
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Material:
LEDs
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Percent by weight:
1 |
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Material:
Steel
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Percent by weight:
14 |
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| Raw materials or components are too numerous, are sourced from too wide a region, or are too dispersed for a meaningful answer. | Yes No | ||||||||
Manufacturer Comments
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Aluminum is sourced several midwestern distributors / Metals USA, Ryerson, Alcoa, any steel components are purchased through American based distributors.
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3.3 MANUFACTURING
3.3.1 Manufacturing and Support Facilities
| Does the company maintain ISO 14001 registration for some or all manufacturing facilities, including international locations? | |||||||||
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none
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| Does the company generate energy on-site from renewable resources? | Yes No | ||||||||
| Does the company purchase any thermal energy or electricity from renewable sources? (for electricity this refers to sources that meet the Center for Resource Solutions Green-e Energy National Standard) | Yes No | ||||||||
3.3.2 Manufacturing Process
| What is the company's specified goal for reducing energy consumption? | |||||||
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Where ever possible materials are recycled such as aluminum or steel.
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| What is the company's specified goal for GHG reduction? | |||||||
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What steps has the company taken to reduce GHG emissions of the manufacturing process?
Low VOC paints
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3.3.3 Manufacturer Comments
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Aluminum and steel are recycled and sold to a local junkyard. 1-55 gallon drum a month of paint and lacquer thinner are disposed of through a solvent company.
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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:
Minimized
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Boxes:
Minimized
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Packing filler:
Minimized
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Containers:
Minimized
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Wrapping:
Minimized
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| Has the company reduced the amount of packaging required? | 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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Where possible packaging is reused. Open crating is used for shipping in order to use minimal amounts of wood or packing.
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3.4.3 Contract Closeout
| Testing, Adjusting, and Commissioning: Briefly describe any activities recommended to assure optimal performance of the product or that are required to achieve its specified contribution to sustainable performance of the system. | |||||||
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The Power Management system of the solar sign is programmed for optimal efficiency and turns on and off with time changes. Sign is programmed using NASA Homer sun data for best performance possible without any energy waste.
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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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5
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3.5.2 Recommended Cleaning and Maintenance
| Recommended frequency of regularly scheduled cleaning | |||||||
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Other
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Manufacturer Comments:
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Cleaning would be as needed based on sign location. Solar panels are at a 62 degree angle which allows for natural cleaning with rain water.
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3.6 DECONSTRUCTION / RECYCLING PHASE
3.6.2 Product Reuse
| Is the entire product reusable? | Yes No | ||||||||
| Are components of the 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 | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
| Briefly describe the organizations environmental policies or programs and provide link to them on company website. | |||||||||
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green signage, architectural signage
Better by Design
ASI has a long history of leadership in providing green solutions for architectural environments. We continually evolve our practices, products and services to ensure we can meet the green goals of our clients.
Performance. Value. Reduced carbon footprint.
ASI continuously researches and evaluates new materials and manufacturing processes to ensure that our interior and exterior signage solutions contribute the most value to green environments and the people who occupy them. Our goal is to achieve the product performance required in architectural environments at a similar cost to traditional signage that results in an ability to implement solutions that are more environmentally friendly.
http://asisignage.com/GreenSignage/tabid/376/Default.aspx/tabid/376/Default.aspx
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| Are there other environmental groups that also list the product(s)? | |||||||||
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We are working towards Dark Sky Friendly certification.
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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 | ||||||||
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If yes, identify program(s) (select all that apply):
other
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| Please describe what Design-for-Environment (DfE) strategies were used in design of this product (including such practices as dematerialization, and design-for-disassembly), company-wide approach to DfE, and other aspects that you feel exemplify commitment but have not been quantified elsewhere in this form. | |||||||||
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Face panels are designed to be changed out. Rather then having to do away with the entire sign -- panels can be updated.
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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 | ||||||||
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