ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCT GUIDE for Hawaiʻi 2011 ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCT GUIDE for Hawai‘I 2011
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ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCT GUIDE for Hawaiʻi 2011 ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCT GUIDE for Hawai‘i 2011 US Department of Energy (DOE) Environmental Research 1000 Independence Ave & Design Lab (ERDL) Washington, DC 20585 University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa www.energy.gov School of Architecture 2410 Campus Road Honolulu, HI 96822 www.uharchenvirolab.org State of Hawai‘i University of Hawai‘i Department of Business, Economic Sea Grant College Program Development & Tourism (DBEDT) 2525 Correa Road, HIG 238 P.O. Box 2359 Honolulu, HI 96804 Honolulu, HI 96822 http://www.hawaii.gov/dbedt http://seagrant.soest.hawaii.edu CREDITS The 2011 Environmental Products Guide was funded by a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) award #DE-EE0000216 to the State of Hawai‘i Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT). Any opinions, find- ings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of, nor constitute an endorsement by the EPA, DOE, State of Hawai‘i, or any of their agents, partners, or contributors. DISCLAIMER The 2011 Environmental Products Guide does not constitute a complete listing of all businesses in the State of Hawai‘i that sell environmentally preferable products. None of the programs, agencies, organizations, or individuals sponsoring or contributing to the directory assume any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the information provided in this directory. Product performance claims are represented by the businesses and have not been verified. All information contained herein is subject to change. Neither the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; the University of Hawai‘i; or the State of Hawai‘i; the U.S. Department of Energy award #DE-EE0000216 , nor any of its employees make any warranty, expressed or implied, or assume any legal liability or responsibility for the products, processes, or other information disclosed in this document. Reference to any specific commercial product, process, or service by trade name, mark, manufacturer or otherwise does not constitute or im- ply its endorsement or recommendation by the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; the State of Hawai‘i; the University of Hawai‘i; nor the U.S. Department of Energy. Final purchasing decisions are the sole responsibility of the purchaser. Any representation or information provided in this directory should be verified by the purchaser prior to any reliance upon such information or making any final purchasing decision. i TABLE OF CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION 1 10 00 00 Specialties 67 1.1 Scope & Methodology 1 Wood Burning Stoves 1.2 What is a green product? 1 11 00 00 Equipment 68-71 1.3 Why Purchase Environmentally Preferable Products? 1 Compactor 1.4 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act 2009 Composting Equipment (ARRA 2009) and Tax Credits 2 Appliances 1.5 State of Hawai‘i Revised Statutes 3 12 00 00 Furnishings 72-75 1.6 Executive Orders (EO) 4 13 00 00 Special Construction 76 1.7 Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) 5-11 Pool products 14 00 00 Conveying Equipment 76 II. DEFINITIONS 12-15 Elevators III. THIRD-PARTY CERTIFICATION 22 00 00 Plumbing 77-81 Fixtures: Toilets, Faucets, Showerheads PROGRAMS 16-26 Equipment: Water Heaters & Softeners IV. PRODUCT LIST 28 Accessories, Components, Pipe 23 00 00 Heating, Ventilating, & How to use the Environmental Product Guide (EPG) 28 Air Conditioning (HVAC) 82-84 Construction Products 29 26 00 00 Electrical 85-89 03 00 00 Concrete 29 Systems & Accessories 05 00 00 Metals 30 Lighting 31-34 06 00 00 Wood, Pastic & Composites 31 00 00 Earthwork 89 Plywood Termite & Pest Control Construction Adhesive 32 00 00 Exterior Improvements 90-92 07 00 00 Thermal & Moisture Protection 35-42 Landscaping Products & Maintenance Insulation Paving & Safety Products Roofing & Waterproofing 46 00 00 Water & Wastewater Equipment 93 Siding 48 00 00 Electrical Power Generation 94-97 Joint Protection Solar Energy Products Vegetated Roof Wind Energy Products 08 00 00 Openings 43-47 Doors and Frames Cleaning Products 98-104 Windows, Skylight, Curtain Walls Office Products 105-121 09 00 00 Finishes 48-66 Vehicular Products 122-123 Acoustic Ceiling Services 124-126 Countertops Gypsum Board V. APPENDICES 127 Flooring: Adhesives & Underlayment A. EPA Comprehensive Procurement Flooring: Bamboo & Cork Guidelines: Additional Product Types 127-135 Flooring: Carpeting B. Further Reading 136-137 Flooring: Resilient Flooring: Tile Work Flooring: Wood VI. RESOURCES 138-139 Painting, Coating & Sealants Surfacing Materials VII. INDEX: By Local Distributors, Wall Finishes Manufacturers & Representatives 140-157 i ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS MANAGEMENT PRIMARY AUTHORS Eileen Peppard Joanna Griffith Center for Smart Building and Community Design D.Arch, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa University of Hawai‘i Sea Grant College Program Research Assistant Principal Investigator Author Carilyn Shon Laurel Swan Department of Business, Economic Development and D.Arch, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Tourism (DBEDT) Research Assistant Energy Conservation Program Manager Author Samia Silveira Gail Suzuki-Jones Research Affiliate Department of Business, Economic Development and Environmental Research and Design Lab Tourism (DBEDT) School of Architecture, University of Hawai‘i Energy Analyst Author, Project Manager and B.Arch & Urban Planner Samia Silveira Research Affiliate RESEARCH/CONTRIBUTORS Environmental Research and Design Laboratory Junghwa Suh School of Architecture, University of Hawai‘i D.Arch, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Author, Project Manager and B.Arch & Urban Planner Sanphawat Jatupatwarangkul Stephen Meder D.Arch, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Environmental Research and Design Laboratory School of Architecture, University of Hawai‘i Ryan Long Center for Smart Building and Community Design MS, Natural Resource and Environmental Sea Grant College Program Director Management, University of Hawai‘i Assistant Vice-Chancellor University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Principal Investigator Heather Dudock University of Hawai‘i Sea Grant College Program Multimedia Specialist THANK YOU We would like to thank the business owners, managers, and marketing agents who participated in the creation of this guide. Their dedication to providing environmentally preferable products will help Hawai’i reach a more sustainable future. ii Return to Table Of Contents I. INTRODUCTION The 2011 ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCT GUIDE FOR HAWAI‘I (EPG) is a document that identifies and promotes ecofriendly products available in the State of Hawai‘i. The EPG 2011 edition includes the most current listing of local businesses directly involved in producing and/or selling environmentally preferable products in Hawai‘i. The EPG also offers a list of products that, although not yet available through a local distributor, are recommended due to their enhanced environmental performance. 1.1 SCOPE & METHODOLOGY The EPG is primarily focused on building materials, but also includes non-building products such as cleaning, vehicular and office products. It is organized under the broader categories of the Construction Specification Instiitute (CSI) Master Format, a system for classification of building products widely known and used in the construction industry. A rigorous investigation was made for each product included in the EPG in order to offer consumers an informative and user-friendly list of products that are genuinely “green”. Yellow pages, reference guides on green products, and expos were the main vehicles used to find local distributors of environmentaly preferable products. Information about specific attributes that make a product qualify as environmentally preferable was collected through a questionnaire completed by the distributors of such products; the information provided was then checked against the applicable standards to that product type. 1.2 WHAT IS A GREEN PRODUCT? A Green product inflicts minimal or no harm to the environment and conserves resources for future generations. Every product generates an environmental footprint at some level. When choosing a product, the challenge is to make decisions that will result in the best trade-off when multiple factors are taken into consideration. Recently, the increase in exaggerated environmental claims also known as “greenwashing” has added a new layer of complexity to responsible purchasing of products. More than a list of product names, the 2011 EPG for Hawai‘i discloses specific information on each product to ease the assessment of their environmental performance during the selection/purchasing process. 1.3 WHY PURCHASE ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE PRODUCTS? Buying environmentally preferable products helps to prevent the waste of natural resources, captures the economic potential of renewable resources and promotes good will among employees and consumers. Private businesses benefit from selling environmentally preferable products and being listed in the EPG by: • Increasing Business Opportunities – Presenting the company’s environmentally preferable products directly to those who make purchasing decisions for the government and for private consumers; • Increasing Recognition – Displaying the company’s products to the local marketplace, both public and private, in hard-copy andelectronic formats; • Increasing Public Awareness – participation in the EPG will join forces with the State of Hawai‘i efforts helping consumers to understand the benefits of buying environmentally preferable products, determine which products are truly