PediTred G4

Construction Specialties, Inc.
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Description: Our C2C Certified C/S PediTred® G4 architectural mats keep the interiors of commercial buildings, schools and hospitals clean and safe by stopping dirt, snow and water at the door. They reduce interior maintenance costs and make buildings healthier for occupants. PediTred contains easily recyclable aluminum, low-VOC carpet and features PVC-free hinge connectors.
MasterFormat Number(s): 12 48 13, 12 48 13

Manufacturer:

Construction Specialties, Inc.
P.O. Box 380
Muncy, PA 17756

info@c-sgroup.com
http://www.c-sgroup.com/
(800) 233-8493 (main)

PRODUCT DETAILS2.1 SUSTAINABLE STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS • 2.2 SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA • 2.3 SUSTAINABLE COMPOSITION OF PRODUCT

2.1 SUSTAINABLE STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS

2.2 SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

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)

Aluminum
Nylon 6/6 carpet

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
Post-Consumer: Percent by weight of total product: range	Post-Consumer: Description of post-consumer content:
Pre-Consumer: Percent by weight of total product: 34 range	Pre-Consumer: Description of pre-consumer content: Aluminum, Thermoplastic, Carpet
Total: Measurement definition: ISO 14021
If yes, are these measurements certified?		Yes No

Recycled Content Manufacturer Comments

Our stainless steel contains 85% pre-consumer recycled content and our recycled rubber tread inserts range from 26%-90% post-consumer recycled content.

Our aluminum extruder(s) self-certify as to pre & post consumer content.

Rapidly Renewable Materials Manufacturer Comments

Rapidly renewable cork and bamboo tread inserts are available.

Reused Materials Manufacturer Comments

Recycled rubber tread inserts are available.

2.3.6 Emissions

For wet-applied products, what is the VOC content?

Not Applicable

g/l

Measurement Standard:

EPA Reference Test Method 24

What is the product's formaldehyde level?

Not Applicable

ppm

Measurement Standard:

ASTM E1333

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

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
System Used: ISO 14001 Series	Material or Product: Aluminum
Company performing the LCA: International Aluminum Institute
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

3.2 Material Extraction and Transportation

3.2.1 Regional Materials

Location(s) of manufacturing facility(s) producing the reported product
City, State/Province, Zip, Country: Muncy, PA 17756 USA







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.)
Material: Bauxite/Alumina	Location: Global commodity and may have been produced at multiple locations around the world.
Material: Nylon 6 carpet fiber

3.2.2 Supply Chain

How has the company worked with suppliers on reducing the environmental footprint of your supply chain?

Now that we have achieved ISO 14001 Certification we will begin requiring that our major suppliers become ISO 14001 Registered within 3 years.

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?
some	If some, identify which plant(s): Regarding 3.3 Manufacturing, the Muncy PA facility has completed 75% of its preparatory work and will undergo ISO 14001 Registration Audit in June of '09.
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?
2009 Goal Reduction- 10% 2009 Actual Reduction- 17%	What steps has the company taken to reduce energy consumption of the manufacturing process? Commissioned and completed an Energy Efficiency Assessment September 2007. Assessor: Electrotechnology Applications Center. www.etctr.com Recommendations taken reduced energy by 90,685 kWh/yr 2008 and will reduce natural gas consumption by 4,680 MCF/yr. in 2009. T-5 lighting and motion sensors have been installed in 140,000 SF of our manufacturing space and have reduced energy consumption by 187,440 kWh/yr. Additional T-5 lighting is scheduled for 2009 with an estimated additional reduction of 102,440 kWh/yr.	What is the percent reduction achieved by unit of product over the specified period? 7
Enter Base year for period. 3,998,635 kWh/yr	Enter Reporting year for period. 2008
What is the company's specified goal for GHG reduction?
Goal for 2009 = 130,000 lbs Actual 2009 Reduction = 1,132,000 lbs	What steps has the company taken to reduce GHG emissions of the manufacturing process? Energy reductions noted above yielded a GHG reduction of 371,800 lbs in 2008 and 1,132,000 lbs in 2009	What is the percent reduction achieved by unit over specified period? 7
Enter Base year for period. 5,346,711 lbs	Enter Reporting year for period. 4,975,000 lbs
Does the company participate in any recognized voluntary programs to increase energy efficiency and/or reduce GHG emissions in manufacturing?			Yes No

Does the company report greenhouse gas emissions?			Yes No
	If other, please list: Will be an audited ISO 14001 Goal
What is the company's specified goal for reducing potable water use?
A reduction of 80,750 gallons or 5%. 2009 Actual - 3.7%	What steps have been taken to reduce potable water consumption of the manufacturing process? "Lidding" and insulating hot water process tanks. Waterless urinals Faucet flow sensors Metering well water usage in order to measure and target additional opportunities for reduction. Reductions targeted are taken from comparison of Base Line -vs- Design Case	What is the percent reduction achieved by unit of product over the specified period? 0
Enter Base year for period. To Be Determined
What is the company's specified goal for reducing solid waste?
2009 Goal Reduction- 10% 2009 Actual Reduction- 27.3%	What steps has the company taken to reduce solid-waste created from the manufacturing process? Identification of source, reduced purchases, reduced use, landfill avoidance, recycling and reuse.	What is the percent reduction achieved by unit of product over the specified period? 10
Enter Base year for period. 380T/6407T	Enter Reporting year for period. 421T/7000T
What percent of the waste from the facility goes to hazardous waste, landfill, Waste-To-Energy (WTE), recycled (offsite)?
hazardous waste: 10	landfill: 37	Waste-To-Energy (WTE): 0
recycled (offsite): 52
Are any Hazardous Air Pollutants (as defined by EPA) created, used, or released during the manufacture of the product?			Yes No
Are any hazardous chemicals created, used, or released during the manufacture of the product which must be reported under the State Right to Know Act (SARA), Section 313 via the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI)? (The absence of hazardous chemicals or air pollutants in manufacture is laudable. However the presence of such hazards is not a simple indicator of environmental impact. Which listed hazards are present, how they are handled, the magnitude of emissions, and the extent and effectiveness of efforts to minimize creation, use, and releases of such hazards, are all important in assessing environmental responsibility. While it can be problematic to try to compare the performance of different companies, a record of TRI releases by company found on the EPA website allows review of a single company over time. http://www.epa.gov/enviro/html/tris/tris_query.html)			Yes No

3.4 CONSTRUCTION

3.4.1 Construction Waste Management

Has the company reduced the amount of packaging required?		Yes No
Are there programs in place to reduce environmental impacts of packaging?		Yes No
If yes, please describe program and results. All packaging materials can be recycled and no "foam peanuts" are used in our packaging.
Does the design of this product include features that reduce amount of excess material/overage required at installation?		Yes No
What is the typical % excess material/overage? 0	What are the disposition options for excess material? Contractor's recycling

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.

Customers can order our materials cut-to-length, thus eliminating waste generated at the site.

Packaging materials are either cardboard, chipboard, or a combination of both. All recyclable and readily separated for specific waste stream management.

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

3.6 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?	Yes No
For the manufacturing take-back program, what is the recycling rate for take-back product relative to your annual production in lbs?
0

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

If yes, describe what new product(s):

See Comments Below

3.6.4 Manufacturer Comments

Majority of product is aluminum and carpet, both being readily recycled.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION4.1 Stewardship • 4.2 Transparency of Information • Manufacturer Comments

4.1 Stewardship

Briefly describe the organizations environmental policies or programs and provide link to them on company website.
Construction Specialties, Inc. will conduct its business in an environmentally responsible manner. We shall endeavor to employ relevant practices that reduce our environmental footprint while promoting an environmentally responsible culture with employees and on-site contractors. We are committed to the prevention of pollution and the protection of our natural resources through, but not limited to, compliance with applicable environmental legislation and regulations, waste reduction and other established programs in which we participate. We will strive for continual improvement of our business processes, products and activities. Environmental objectives are established and monitored using targets that measure our progress toward minimizing potential significant environmental impacts.
What awards and recognition has the company achieved or received for its environmental stewardship?
2003 Pennsylvania Governor's Award for Environmental Stewardship.
Are there other environmental groups that also list the product(s)?
	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
If yes, identify program(s) (select all that apply): Wastewise
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.
One of Cradle-to-Cradle's 5 primary categories is DfE. PediTred G4 is Cradle-to-Cradle Silver Certified. Design-for-disassembly. All new products are being designed within the Cradle-to-Cradle protocol and will become C2C.

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
If yes link to webpage(s): http://www.c-sgroup.com/sustainable
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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CERTIFICATION NAME	Certifying Organization	Level	Certification (or Standard*) Number	Activation (or Test*) Date	Testing Organization*	Length of Term
Cradle-to-Cradle	MBDC	Silver	--	2010-01-09	--	12 months

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BACKGROUNDProduct image • Product description • Contact information

PRODUCT DETAILS2.1 SUSTAINABLE STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS • 2.2 SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA • 2.3 SUSTAINABLE COMPOSITION OF PRODUCT

2.1 SUSTAINABLE STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS

2.2 SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

2.3 SUSTAINABLE COMPOSITION OF PRODUCT

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

Manufacturer Comments

3.2 Material Extraction and Transportation

3.3 MANUFACTURING

3.4 CONSTRUCTION

3.5 FACILITY OPERATIONS

3.6 DECONSTRUCTION / RECYCLING PHASE

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION4.1 Stewardship • 4.2 Transparency of Information • Manufacturer Comments

4.1 Stewardship

4.2 Transparency of Information

Manufacturer Comments

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