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GREEN PRODUCT BUZZ GUIDE FOR FREE PRODUCT INFORMATION ON THESE COMPANIES PLEASE VISIT WWW.SUSTAINABLEFACILITY.COM/WEBCARD SLOAN VALVE COMPANY Sloan introduces the world’s first solar-powered, sensor-operated Flushometers. Sloan SOLIS dual-flush Flushometers for toilets automatically initiate a reduced or regular flush based on time spent in sensor range. Urinal models use as little as a pint of water. The Sloan SOLIS Collection, based on photovoltaic technology that works even in restrooms with occupancy-controlled lighting, includes a 0.5 gpm faucet. SUSTAINABLE FLOORING Strandwoven Timber is a new “raw material” from post-industrial scrap, diverted from the landfill. Seven woods, heated and pressed with low-VOC glues, create a product with tremendous quality, stability and beauty. It can be used in producing both interior and exterior products. Flooring, panels, counter-tops, millwork components and exterior-grade lumber are available. Strandwoven Timber, while being LEED-applicable and green, has astounding versatility. SLOAN VALVE COMPANY | 800-9-VALVE-9 (982-5839) | WWW.SLOANVALVE.COM | GREENBUILD BOOTH # 1804 SUSTAINABLE FLOORING | 303-544-6076 | WWW.SUSTAINABLEFLOORING.COM | GREENBUILD BOOTH # 530 Reader Service No. 146 Reader Service No. 149 CONSERVAL SYSTEMS SolarWall Solar Air Heating System ■ ■ SYNLAWN Produced using patent-pending technology, SYNLawn is the only brand to offer multiple varieties of grasses for residential, recreational and commercial uses. SYNLawn’s exclusive grasses enable applications in areas not possible with other artificial turf brands, from the Wynn Las Vegas resort to golfing communities. SYNLawn grasses are the only turf products third-party certified for environmental content. Heats ventilation air Displaces up to 50 percent of the heating load Eligible for up to six LEED points All-metal, building integrated system available in multiple colors Received commendation from U.S. Department of Energy ■ Verifiably fastest solar payback in commercial/industrial sector ■ ■ ■ ■ Can be paired with PV (SolarDuctTM PV/T) to improve the ROI & efficiency of a PV system SOLARWALL (CONSERVAL SYSTEMS) | 716-835-4903 | WWW.SOLARWALL.COM | GREENBUILD BOOTH # 351 SYNLAWN | 866-796-5296 | WWW.SYNLAWN.COM | GREENBUILD BOOTH # 2354 Reader Service No. 147 Reader Service No. 150 SUNOPTICS Sunoptics’ high-performance prismatic daylighting is the industry leader in passive solar solutions for daylighting. Since 1978, Sunoptics has stayed true to it’s mission of, “An Energy Independent America Through Daylighting.” Today, Sunoptics has been used in several hundred million square feet of space around the globe, reducing energy use or our customers while reducing stress on the electrical grid in the process. In multiple third-party tests, Sunoptics outperforms all daylighting products on the marketplace with the highest level of light transmission available while still providing 100 percent diffusion for glare free, UV damage free, zero-energy usage natural light during the high energy demand time of the day. Sunoptics is the most cost-effective solar option for many building owners around the globe and as our motto states, “There’s No Greater Efficiency Than Off!” UNIVERSAL TEXTILE TECHNOLOGIES Turn to Universal Textile Technologies for the newest in green carpet backings made from rapidly renewable and recycled materials. Certified under the USDA’s BioPreferred program and contributable to LEED totals. For mid-traffic hospitality and high-end residential use, EnviroCel high-performance polyurethane carpet backings are 55 percent to 85 percent green by weight. For commercial use, BioCel polyurethane backing systems are 60 percent to 70 percent green by backing weight. Ask your carpet manufacturer about EnviroCel and BioCel from Universal Textile Technologies. UNIVERSAL TEXTILE TECHNOLOGIES | 706-279-3801 | WWW.UNIVERSAL-TEXTILE.NET | GREENBUILD BOOTH # 2354 Reader Service No. 151 SIGN UP TODAY FOR ENEWS! ED+C and Sustainable Facility each feature a monthly eNewsletter that brings the latest industry developments to readers’ desktops. Inside, you’ll find all the news and information that simply couldn’t be squeezed into print. Past editions of the eNews are archived on ED+C and Sustainable Facility’s websites. environmental design + construction SUNOPTICS | 800-289-4700 | WWW.SUNOPTICS.COM | GREENBUILD BOOTH # 1140 VISIT WWW.EDCMAG.COM AND WWW.SUSTAINABLEFACILITY.COM AND CLICK ON ENEWSLETTER TO SUBSCRIBE. Reader Service No. 148 50 S U S TA I N A B L E F A C I L I T Y NOVE M B E R 2008 http://WWW.SUSTAINABLEFACILITY.COM/webcard http://WWW.SLOANVALVE.COM http://WWW.SUSTAINABLEFLOORING.COM http://WWW.SYNLAWN.COM http://WWW.SOLARWALL.COM http://WWW.SYNLAWN.COM http://WWW.UNIVERSAL-TEXTILE.NET http://WWW.EDCMAG.COM http://WWW.SUSTAINABLEFACILITY.COM http://WWW.SUNOPTICS.COM http://WWW.EDCMAG.COM http://WWW.SUSTAINABLEFACILITY.COM

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Sustainable Facility - November 2008 Contents Editorial Industry Watch Web TOC New and Notable The Case for Daytime Cleaning Commitment to Energy Effi ciency and Sustainability Finding the Green Solar for the Commercial and Industrial Sector: What’s Hot Now? Connecting Sustainability and Green Cleaning Recycling Rechargeable Batteries Sharing Best Practices The Consultant Conundrum Sharing the Facilities Management Burden The Building Owner’s and Operator’s Sustainability Solution: Energy Audits Greenbuild: Green Product Buzz Guide Product Focus Marketplace and Classifieds Advertiser’s Index Initiatives

Sustainable Facility - November 2008

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