January 1 was an important day in California. It marked the beginning of CALGREEN, the state’s Green Building Standards Code, a mandatory program for new buildings to make them more energy efficient and environmentally responsible. The goals of the regulations include reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption and water use. California is the first [...]
Posted under CARB, Green Building, Plastic & Reusable Bags by stefanie 04.01.2011
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The terms “CARB Phase 1” and “CARB Phase 2” are used frequently during discussions on air quality and emissions. But what are they exactly? These regulations address levels of formaldehyde in composite wood products, with two phases that will be fully in effect by January 2014. These regulations come from the California Air Resources Board, [...]
Posted under CARB, Indoor Air Quality by stefanie 07.09.2010
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