Homasote Products Earn FSC Certification

Homasote, a recycled building product manufacturer, announced in January of 2009 that it has earned another certification proving the green benefits of using Homasote products, which are made from post-consumer recycled paper. The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), a non-profit organization devoted to encouraging the responsible management of the world’s forests, has certified Homasote under recently extended certification criteria that now includes firms whose products are made from post-consumer materials. Homasote products are now certified under two of FSC’s standards: FSC STD 40-007 V01 for manufacturing companies sourcing and using reclaimed materials, and FSC STD 40-004 V02 for trading and manufacturing companies using 100 percent FSC material, FSC mixed sources, and FSC recycled material.  Further illustrating Homasote’s dedication to green building practices, the company’s 440 SoundBarrier® product recently received a Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) Certification based on independent testing for low emitting materials that meets the requirements issued by the California Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA).  Homasote is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council and creates products that help builders and architects achieve LEED credits in several categories. For more information, please visit www.homasote.com.