GreenRespect for the environment underlines Uniboard's entire manufacturing process. Our environmental policy is based on the sustainable use of natural resources and is implemented for the health and well-being of our employees, customers and the community. Our environmental auditing program helps us stay abreast of changing rules and regulations while identifying potential risks in our operations. Long before environmental preoccupations became mainstream, Uniboard was on the forefront by recycling post industrial wood waste, otherwise destined to mass burning or landfill. Today we continue to ensure the proper use of wood fiber waste into value added and environmental friendly products. As such, Uniboard helps its' customers by recycling and reusing their wood waste, otherwise land filled. Furthermore, we recuperate and reuse post consumer urban wood to reduce wood fiber consumption and land filling. In partnership with our customers, Uniboard developed lighter products with good physical properties that reduce the carbon footprint and help reduce co2 emissions. On the formaldehyde issue, Uniboard constantly strives to reduce emissions from it's products and meet or exceed voluntary industry standards. In 2007, Uniboard became the Canadian leader with the introduction of Nu Green, a urea formaldehyde free particleboard made with 100% recycled fiber. Nu Green exceeds by a factor of 9 or more recently announced voluntary norms for 2011 by CARB*. Furthermore, Nu Green helps builders get LEED** certification, the most recognized program to promote ‘'Green'' buildings. Currently, Uniboard's products are EPP (environmentally preferred product) certified by the Composite Panel Association. The EPP certification is done by an independent third party, which ensures the 100% recycled content of our products and voluntary low formaldehyde emissions standards. Although wood is the most readily available biomass, Uniboard innovates by pioneering in the use of agri based fibers. Corn stacks, hops, and other renewable fibers are currently being investigated. Furthermore, we experiment with ligni-culture, the culture of fast growing wood species through the use of advanced sylvicultural techniques that ensure a renewable fiber supply in a controlled environment in a similar way as farming. Our plants use production technologies that reduce emissions to industry standards. We remain open to new production technologies and maintain emergency response plans at every facility. Uniboard employees are sensitive to environmental issues and are committed to protecting the environment through their daily activities. The company is committed to the communities we work in and has informational program in place to keep the community informed of all initiatives undertaken to improve environmental protection and the quality of life. At Uniboard, environmental stewardship is not just about the present - it's also about the future.
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