DuPont awarded 'Green Approved' product seal from NAHB Research Centre

The third-party endorsement means that DuPont "Green Approved" products can now be used by builders to earn points toward certification to the National Green Building Standard.

"Sustainability continues to be a critical strategic initiative for DuPont. For us, sustainable building products are not just nice things to have; they are necessities. From our latest surfacing introductions to new building envelope innovations, this certification further demonstrates our commitment to providing sustainable solutions for the marketplace."

said Thomas F. Schuler, vice president and general manager - DuPont Building Innovations.

The DuPont Zodiaq quartz surfaces Terra Collection received the Green Award due to its post consumer recycled content. In addition, all colours of DuPont Corian solid surface and Zodiaq quartz surfaces received approval for their ability to be used in vertical cladding applications.

Products (and potential points earned) include:

- The DuPont Zodiaq Terra Collection, a collection of quartz surfaces that contain 25 percent post-consumer recycled content (up to 2 points)
- DuPont Corian Solid Surfaces and DuPont Zodiaq Quartz Surfaces in wall cladding applications, all colours qualify (up to 4 points)

DuPont—one of the first companies to publicly establish environmental goals 19 years ago—has broadened its sustainability commitments beyond internal footprint reduction to include market-driven targets for both revenue and research and development investment. The goals are tied directly to business growth, specifically to the development of safer and environmentally improved new products for key global markets.

DuPont is a science-based products and services company. Founded in 1802, DuPont puts science to work by creating sustainable solutions essential to a better, safer, healthier life for people everywhere.

Operating in more than 70 countries, DuPont offers a wide range of innovative products and services for markets including agriculture and food; building and construction; communications; and transportation.