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Sustainable Designs at the CRS office

Floors, Paints & Finishes

Marmoleum Floor in the Entry
The floor covering in the entry of the new CRS building is manufactured from readily renewable natural raw materials using production processes that have the lowest possible environmental impact. 'Marmoleum' is made from linseed oil, finely ground limestone, pine tree rosin, wood flour, organic pigments, and jute (for the backing). Production waste is re-used by feeding it back into the production process. The result is that no waste is generated during production. The Marmoleum floor was donated by Forbo Industries of Hazelton, PA.

Paints & Finishes
Throughout the new CRS building non-toxic water-based low-VOC paint and finishes were used. These materials reduce the use of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that pollute indoor air and deplete the ozone layer.
 
lightingpaints and finishestrim and counterspaneling   "Modern society will find no solution to the ecological problem unless it takes a serious look at its lifestyle."
   - Pope John Paul II