GECA Ecolabel Certified- Formica ® ColourPanel ® MDF [BLP]
Overview:
Low VOC decorative Formica® ColorPanel® MDF that comes in two grades, moisture resistant or standard. Suitable for vertical applications for residential and commercial purposes.
Product Description:
Medium density fibreboard (MDF), with hardwearing melamine surfaces on both sides, suitable for vertical applications including benches, tables, workstations,partitions and storage units. Available in LFE (low formaldehyde emission) E1 and very low VOC’s substrate .
Contains Ecopreferred content- 60% pre-consumer recycled and 40% reclaimed silviculture fibre.
Content - material diverted from the waste stream during a manufacturing process, and 40% reclaimed silviculture fibre, including slash, caribaea and hoop pine from Queensland government plantations and radiata and pinaster pine from Western Australian government and private plantations. The Laminex Group are pursuing chain of custody certification for the supply of its raw material.
Heavy metals are not present in the colouration pigments used, and Elemental Chlorine Free bleached pulp is used for decorative paper.
This product is part of The Laminex Group’s Greenfirst range, certified by Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA). Formica ColorPanel MDF is likely to contribute towards the achievement of Green Star™ credit points.
Please see the following link for more information:
The Laminex Group environmental information http://www.thelaminexgroup.com.au/environmental.asp
Issues of Concern?
Various timber certification schemes are currently in operation in regards to sustainably managed timber plantations as sources of wood. An analysis of the various timber certification schemes reveals that the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is the most rigorous and robust, and environmentally desirable certification to receive, due to the stringent criteria followed.(eg. FSC is the only scheme based on a clear set of min. performance based criteria, prohibits the conversion of forests to plantations, and also prohibits the use of GMO trees). See Timber Technical Guide
Assessment Comparison:
Standard particleboard.
Indicative cost:
See manufacturer.
Australian Manufacture/Fabrication:
Paper sourced from Europe, Asia and USA.
Formica Colorpanel MDF range is made in Australia.
Availability:
ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Other information:
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Assessment Criteria Satisfied
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