EcoFriendlyTM Cabinetry by Executive Kitchens 3rd Edition www.executivekitchens.com Why Green? Indoor Air Quality Indoor air pollutants are a silent threat, often two to five times higher than outdoor pollutant levels. There is growing concern about the harmful effects of formaldehyde vapors, Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCS), Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPS), and Heavy Metals. These harmful irritants are found in traditional solvent based finishing materials. Does the cabinet line you are considering finish their product with Waterborne Finishes? We do. Low Emitting Materials When formaldehyde is present in the air at or above 0.1 ppm, acute health effects can occur including watery eyes, burning sensations in the eyes, nose and throat, nausea, coughing, chest tightness, wheezing, skin rashes, or even more severe ailments if neglected. Does the cabinet line you are considering construct their boxes with 3/4” formaldehyde-free adhesives? We do. Corporate Responsibility Partnerships with third-party GREEN accrediting organizations are critical. The Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) lends credibility and ensures accountability regarding a manufacturer’s commitment to environmentally responsible forestry practices. Is the cabinet manufacturer you are considering FSC Certified? We are. EcoFriendly™ Cabinetry corporate commitment • 3/4” PureBond™ formaldehyde-free plywood box construction • Waterborne stains and paints • Bamboo and Lyptus renewable resource species available • Corporate Recycling Program • FSC Certified Manufacturer • ESP Certified Manufacturer • KCMA Certified Products • USGBC Member • Limited Lifetime Warranty to the original owner • www.executivekitchens.com Our Green Commitment EcoFriendly ™ Cabinetry is committed to advancing products that affect energy conservation, air quality, creating healthier homes through renewable solid wood materials with formaldehyde-free adhesives and waterborne finishes. Formaldehyde-free glues and adhesives Solid wood doors & drawers UV topcoat emits 0% formaldehyde Green Case Construction EcoFriendly™ Cabinetry 3/4” PureBond™ plywood cases use formaldehyde-free adhesives and solvent- free UV coated natural birch wood interiors. All glues and adhesives are water-based and formaldehyde- free. This insures that your cabinets are the most durable and healthy in the industry. All EcoFriendly ™ Cabinets are Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association (KCMA) certified. Cabinets that comply and bear the KCMA certification seal are recognized in the marketplace as a quality product able to pass a rigorous battery of tests simulating years of household use. 3/4” PureBond™ plywood case construction Hardwood dovetail drawer boxes with soft-close slides Waterborne Finishes We at Executive Kitchens pride ourselves in producing our cabinetry utilizing waterborne stains, paints, and coatings that emit 0% harmful pollutants and irritants. Feel confident that you are making the healthy, responsible choice for your family and the environment by specifying EcoFriendly Cabinetry from Executive Kitchens for your next project. EcoFriendly™ Cabinetry uses no solvent based stains, paints or coatings in the manufacturing of our cabinetry. EcoFriendly™ Cabinetry • Emits 0% VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) • Emits 0% formaldehyde • Emits 0% HAPs (Hazardous Air Pollutants) • Contains 0% Heavy Metals Lyptus Wood Executive Kitchens offers the renewable wood — Lyptus. EcoFriendly™ Lyptus wood: • Lyptus eco-sensitive products from Brazil are known for their workability, machining properties, density, finish ability, overall strength, and exotic appeal. • The eucalyptus trees are grown on plantations certified to Brazil’s national sustainable forestry standard, CERFLOR. This standard has been recognized by the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC), an international organization that endorses credible sustainable forestry programs. • Eucalyptus trees grow quickly and can be harvested within 14 to 16 years of planting. Because these plantation trees are manually pruned during their growing years, logs coming into the mill are more uniform and have fewer knots. This in turn results in a high conversion rate of logs to clear lumber. The Lyptus mill uses virtually every portion of the log, converting it not only into lumber and by-products, but also using the residuals as bio-energy to fuel the mill. • Solid wood Lyptus doors and drawers are applied to the 3/4” plywood box construction, containing no formaldehyde adhesives. • A total waterborne finish system guarantees the purchaser of truly green cabinetry. • Contact your Executive Kitchens dealer for more information about Lyptus wood. • Visit www.executivekitchens.com EcoFriendly™ Bamboo plywood: • Bamboo is a grass that grows to a harvestable height of 60 feet in three to five years, growing as much as two feet a day. It has an extensive root system that continually sends up new shoots, naturally replenishing itself. It does not require replanting, making it one of the most renewable resources known. • Bamboo is a sustainable and ecologically responsible alternative to the widespread clear cutting of our world’s precious timberland. • Full-access case construction 3/4” EcoFriendly™ birch plywood with bamboo veneers or 3/4” all bamboo plywood. • Contact your Executive Kitchens dealer for more information about Bamboo cabinetry from the Bellini Collection. • Visit www.bellinicollection.com Bamboo Bamboo cabinetry from the Bellini Collection. Wood Veneers EcoFriendly™ Reconstituted Veneers by the Bellini Collection • The Bellini Collection veneers are affordable, offering the warmth and beauty of exotic wood while protecting our endangered rainforests • Reconstituted Veneers are manufactured by dyeing and layering hardwoods to simulate the look of scarce and expensive exotic wood species • Doors, drawers and panels are available on MDF utilizing formaldehyde-free adhesives • Case construction is 3/4” plywood or medium density fiberboard (MDF) with formaldehyde-free adhesives • All veneers have a waterborne UV sealant and top coating, providing an extremely hard and protective finish • The Bellini Collection carries the Lifetime Warranty of Executive Kitchens • To view the complete collection of 22 different veneers visit www.bellinicollection.com western fir wenge bali teak amazon ebony zebrawood Solid Hardwoods EcoFriendly™ Cabinetry by Executive Kitchens • 97 Wood Door Styles • Hand-selected hardwoods - Maple, Cherry, Oak and Knotty Alder • 89 Stain & Paint Colors - 7 Glaze options • Waterborne stains and paints • 9 Hand-crafted Old World wood treatments available • Custom color matching • 3/4” PureBond™ formaldehyde-free plywood case construction • Full cabinet customization • Hardwood dovetail drawer boxes with soft-close slides • Limited Lifetime Warranty — www.executivekitchens.com USGBC LEED™ Green Building Rating System™ • LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a voluntary, consensus-based national rating system for developing high-performance, sustainable buildings. • Developed by USGBC (US Green Building Council), LEED addresses all building types and emphasizes state- of-the-art strategies for sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials and resources selection, and indoor environmental quality. • LEED is a practical rating tool for green building design and construction that provides immediate and measurable results for building owners and occupants. How Does EcoFriendly™ Cabinetry help me qualify for LEED Points? EcoFriendly Cabinetry can help you qualify for 9 LEED Points in credit categories IEQ (Indoor Environmental Quality) and MR (Materials Resosurces). • IEQ Credit 4.1 Low Emitting Materials Adhesives and Sealants =1 Point • IEQ Credit 4.2 Low Emitting Materials Paints and Coatings =1 Point • IEQ Credit 4.4 Low Emitting Materials Composite Wood and Agrifiber Products =1 Point • MR Credit 4.1 Recycled Content 10% = 1 point • MR Credit 4.2 Recycled Content 20% = 2 points • MR Credit 5.1 Regional Materials 10% processed and manufactured regionally (500 mi. rule) =1 Point • MR Credit 5.2 Regional Materials 20% processed and manufactured regionally (500 mi. rule) =2 Points • MR Credit 6.0 for Rapidly Renewable Resources if purchasing Bamboo =1 Point • MR Credit 7.0 Certified Wood =1 Point NAHB National Green Building Standard • NAHB (National Association of Homebuilders) National Green Building Standard was developed by a group of builders, researchers, environmental experts, and designers to provide guidance for builders engaged in or interested in green building products and practices for residential design, development, and construction. • The Guidelines cover seven guiding principles: Lot Design; Resource Efficiency; Energy Efficiency; Water Efficiency, Indoor Environmental Quality; Homeowner Education; and Global Impact. How Does EcoFriendly™ Cabinetry help me qualify for NAHB’s National Green Building Standard? You qualify for up to 24 points toward your selected certification level. EcoFriendly Cabinetry can secure between 6% and 10% of the necessary points for NAHB certification. • 2.6.1 Renewable Resource Materials =3 Points • 2.6.2 Certified Wood =4 Points • 5.1.5 Low Emitting Materials =6 Points • 7.1.2 Low Emitting Coatings =6 Points • 7.1.3 Low Emitting Sealants =5 Points LEED & NAHB Points * *Registered trademark of the National Association of Homebuilders Green Credentials Recognized corporate commitment to environmental responsibility Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) www.fsc.org Executive Kitchens is an FSC certified manufacturer. FSC is an independent, non-governmental, not for profit organization established to promote the responsible management of the world’s forests. Products carrying the FSC label are independently certified to assure consumers that they come from forests that are managed to meet the social, economic and ecological needs of present and future generations. FSC certified companies are audited annually to ensure compliance. Executive Kitchens FSC certification proves we comply with the highest social and environmental standards in the industry. U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) www.usgbc.org Executive Kitchens is a member of the national chapter of the USGBC and participates in local chapter activities. The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a non-profit organization committed to expanding sustainable building practices. USGBC is composed of more than 15,000 organizations from across the building industry that are working to advance structures that are environmentally responsible, profitable, and healthy places to live and work. USGBC administers the LEED certified structures and LEED accredited professionals programs. Environmental Stewardship Program (ESP) www.kcma.org / www.greencabinetsource.org Executive Kitchens is a certified member of the Environmental Stewardship Program. The Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association (KCMA) developed the ESP to encourage practices that benefit the environment and society. Certification is awarded on compliance in five categories: air quality, product resource management, environmental stewardship and community relations. ESP requires companies to annually review their environmental program. Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association (KCMA) www.kcma.org Executive Kitchens is a member of the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association. Our cabinets have been tested and certified by the KCMA. KCMA sponsors the nationally-recognized voluntary testing and certification program for cabinets, ANSI/KCMA A161.1, Performance & Construction Standard for Kitchen and Vanity Cabinets, which is referenced by U.S. government agencies, architects, builders, remodelers, and other specifiers. Cabinets that comply and bear the KCMA certification seal are recognized in the marketplace as a quality product, able to pass a rigorous battery of tests simulating years of household use. Printed with vegetable-based inks on 100% post-consumer recycled fiber paper. 2838 Grandview Drive Simpsonville, South Carolina 29680 www.executivekitchens.com info@executivekitchens.com Your Executive Kitchens Dealer: Copyright 2009 Executive Kitchens, Inc. • 3/4” PureBond plywood with formaldehyde-free adhesives • Uses no solvent based stains or coatings • Waterborne stains and paints • Cabinetry emits 0% formaldehyde • Cabinetry emits 0% VOCs (volatile organic compounds) • Cabinetry emits 0% HAPs (hazardous air pollutants) • Formaldehyde-free adhesives on all particle board and MDF • Qualifies for up to 9 LEED certification points in credit categories IEQ (Indoor Environmental Quality) and MR (Materials Resources). • Qualifies for up to 24 NAHB Green Building Standard points • Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified manufacturer • Certified Environmental Stewardship Program manufacturer by KCMA • Member US Green Building Council EcoFriendly™ Cabinetry & FSC certified products are upgrades Protect the Earth there are many pretenders... 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