Product: Blocks for the Future, Bricks for the Future, Pavers for the Future, Freestone ECO Retaining Wall System
Island Block & Paving
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Blocks for the Future, Bricks for the Future, Pavers for the Future, Freestone ECO Retaining Wall System
TOP 3 Benefits:
- Eco-toxicity
- Post Consumer Recycled Content
- Durability
Island Block & Paving's Blocks for the Future, Bricks for the Future, Pavers for the Future, Freestone Blocks for the Future are manufactured with 37.68% recycled glass aggregate, which is a by-product derived from recycled glass container bottles.
The use of recycled glass in products results in reduction of cement and mined sand usage, and further reduces CO2 emissions. It also provides a cost-effective reduction in the total amount of mixed glass waste being sent to landfill. The products are available in different colours and surface finishes.
- GreenTag GreenRate Level A
Global GreenTag Standard v4.0 - GreenTag PHD PlatinumHEALTH
Global GreenTag Standard v4.0
Achievements:
Health & Ecotoxicity
- Low toxicity - no toxicity in use
Life Cycle Analysis - Resources
- Designed for recycling or reuse
- Post-consumer recycled content
Corporate Social Responsibility
- ≥15 year warranty
- All marketing environmental claims verified accurate
- Complies with Australian law
- Complies with relevant social and environmental laws of the country of operation
- Environmental Management System
- Market Acceptance
- Replacement parts available
Australian Made
- Made in Australia from majority Aust. components
Ratings Tools
- Green Star AU - GBCA
- IS Rating - ISCA
- LEED - USGBC
- WELL Features - IWBI
More information:
The product is GreenTag GreenRate Level A Certified under Scheme A21.
Issues of Concern/Red Lights (if needed) The products have successfully passed the relevant GreenTag Standard's Cautionary Assessment Process and no issues of concern or red lights comments exist regarding the toxicity of the products.
Additional Information
GreenTag GreenRate Level A
GreenTag Downloads
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Certified under:
Global GreenTag Standard V4.0
Product available at:
Australia
Rating tools relevance:
Green Star® Australia "Buildings" v1.0 Rating tool:
- Credit 6: Responsible Structure
- Credit 7: Responsible Envelope
- Credit 9: Responsible Finishes
Green Star® Australia "Design & As Built v1.3" Rating Tools Credits:
- Credit 21: Sustainable Products
Green Star® Australia "Interiors v1.3" Rating Tools Credits:
- Credit 21: Sustainable Products
Green Star® Australia "Performance 1.2" Rating Tools Credit:
- Credit 21: Procurement & Purchasing (Refurbishment Materials)
IWBI® WELL v1.0 Features (PHD™ Available):
Recognized for Features:
- Feature 26 Enhanced Material Safety (Part 1)
- Feature 97 Material Transparency (Part 1)
Compliant Technical Document (Audited) for Feature/s:
- Feature 11 Fundamental Material Safety (Part 1, 5)
- Feature 25 Toxic Material Reduction (Part 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
IWBI® WELL v2.0 Features (PHD™ Available):
Recognized for Feature/s:
- X07 Materials Transparency (Parts 1, 3)
- X08 Materials Optimization (Part 2)
Compliant Technical Document (Audited) for Feature/s:
- X07 Materials Transparency (Part 2)
- X08 Materials Optimization (Part 1)
IS® v1.2:
- Mat-2 Environmentally Labelled Products and Supply Chain
IS® Design & As-Built v2.1:
- Rso-7 Sustainability Labelled Products and Supply Chains
MR Credit: Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Material Ingredients (PHD™ Available):
- Option 1: Material Ingredient Reporting and,
- Option 2: International ACP - REACH Optimization
MR Credit: Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Material Ingredients (PHD™ Available):
- Option 1: Material Ingredient Reporting and,
- Option 2: International ACP - REACH Optimization
EarthCheck Rating Tool:
- Sustainable Materials
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