Article Number: 6549
Shaw cited for environmental leadership
DALTON—The General Services Administration (GSA) recently honored Shaw Industries with its 2010 Evergreen Award. Sponsored by GSA’s Integrated Workplace Acquisition Center, the honor recognizes partner companies providing leadership in recycling, waste reduction and procurement. Shaw previously received the award in 2005.
GSA selected Shaw for its “comprehensive leadership within the flooring category and bold commitment to invest in waste- reduction strategies” both in manufacturing and product design. Specifically, GSA cited several initiatives that distinguished Shaw above other award applicants in 2010, including:
• the production and delivery of the one-billionth square foot of EcoWorx, Shaw’s recyclable, PVC-free carpet tile backing which the company will also take back for recycling at no charge
• the recycling of over 250 million pounds of post consumer carpet since 2007, saving 150,000 barrels of oil in the process
• the prevention of over 400 million pounds of carpet from entering landfills through Shaw’s extensive reclamation program.
“The GSA’s commitment to green building and LEED-certified facilities is radically changing the commercial building industry,” said Paul Murray, Shaws vice president of sustainability/environmental affairs. “As the federal government, sets the procurement bar high for sustainable products, Shaw is pleased to be considered a company that mirrors GSA’s high standard.”
Shaw won in the Furnishings and Floor Coverings category. Winners in the other categories were Steelcase, SimplexGrinnell and Play Mart.
“These companies have done an outstanding job of making environmentally friendly options available to our federal customers and are committed to helping us reduce waste and save taxpayer dollars,” said GSA’s regional administrator David Ehrenwerth. “We’re honored to partner with companies that help us to green the government’s supply chain while creating a more sustainable environment and building a greener future.”
For more , call 706.879.4534 or visit shawgreenedge.com.
GSA selected Shaw for its “comprehensive leadership within the flooring category and bold commitment to invest in waste- reduction strategies” both in manufacturing and product design. Specifically, GSA cited several initiatives that distinguished Shaw above other award applicants in 2010, including:
• the production and delivery of the one-billionth square foot of EcoWorx, Shaw’s recyclable, PVC-free carpet tile backing which the company will also take back for recycling at no charge
• the recycling of over 250 million pounds of post consumer carpet since 2007, saving 150,000 barrels of oil in the process
• the prevention of over 400 million pounds of carpet from entering landfills through Shaw’s extensive reclamation program.
“The GSA’s commitment to green building and LEED-certified facilities is radically changing the commercial building industry,” said Paul Murray, Shaws vice president of sustainability/environmental affairs. “As the federal government, sets the procurement bar high for sustainable products, Shaw is pleased to be considered a company that mirrors GSA’s high standard.”
Shaw won in the Furnishings and Floor Coverings category. Winners in the other categories were Steelcase, SimplexGrinnell and Play Mart.
“These companies have done an outstanding job of making environmentally friendly options available to our federal customers and are committed to helping us reduce waste and save taxpayer dollars,” said GSA’s regional administrator David Ehrenwerth. “We’re honored to partner with companies that help us to green the government’s supply chain while creating a more sustainable environment and building a greener future.”
For more , call 706.879.4534 or visit shawgreenedge.com.
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