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FEDERAL GUIDELINES EO 13423

Executive Order 13423, Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management, requires agencies to comply with the 2006 Federal Leadership in High Performance and Sustainable Buildings Memorandum of Understandings (MOU) for all new construction/major renovations. The MOU includes information regarding the reduction of the environmental impact of materials. Additionally, it provides guidelines for materials with recycled and bio-based content, construction waste and ozone depleting compounds.

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Materials

  • Alternative Bio-based Composite

    Bio-composites, or biodegradable composites, are the next generation of sustainable building materials. Plant fibers such as sunflower hulls, or wheat straw, combined with natural resins and binders can be used to make several different products including doors.

  • Broadloom Carpet

    Broadloom carpet (also known as sheet carpet) is any type of carpet which is woven on a wide loom. The most common carpet fibers are made of Nylon, but broadloom carpet fibers can also be made of bio-based (e.g. corn), natural (e.g. wool) or recycled materials.

  • Carpet Tile

    Carpet tile flooring is composed of individual carpet sections installed in sequence. Carpet tile fibers can be made of a variety of materials, but the most common is Nylon. Carpet fibers can also be made of bio-based (e.g. corn), natural (e.g. wool) or recycled materials.

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