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25 Oct 2010
Green Star compliant PVC resin available from local source
Australian
Vinyls, the only local manufacturer of PVC resin in Australia, has
issued Green Star compliant Manufacturer Declarations in respect of its
PVC resin products.
Under the new ‘PVC Credit’ in the Green Star building environmental
rating tool, PVC pipe, conduit, cable and flooring products can earn up
to two points towards a building project’s Green Star rating, provided
they are manufactured according to the Green Building Council of
Australia’s best practice guidelines for PVC products.
To be compliant, products are required to source and use PVC resins that
fully meet the Best Practice Guidelines for environmental impact and
health risks associated with resin manufacture. These Guidelines,
published by the Green Building Council, include stringent emission and
occupational exposure limits, avoidance of mercury and best practice
environmental management of operations.
In consultation with suppliers of raw materials, Australian Vinyls has
assessed both its locally made resin and its imported resin products. In
accordance with the Green Building Council’s requirements, the company
has issued Manufacturer Declarations to confirm these resins are
compliant.
These Declarations will assist manufacturers of PVC building products to
reach full compliance with the Best Practice Guidelines for PVC
products. The Declarations are provided to customers upon request.
For more information on Australian Vinyls resins, call Peter Flinn, Sales and Marketing Manager (03) 9368 4800.
For more information on the Green Star PVC Credit, visit the PVC industry website at www.vinyl.org.au or the Green Building Council of Australia at www.gbca.org.au
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