Sunshine Chapter Sustainable Series Topic Outline

Series #1 – the beginning (November 14^th, 2008)
     Keynote Speaker: David Mahood; CEU afternoon breakout: Bill Gregory with Milliken
     Global Warming
     The effect of buildings on Global Warming
     USGBC – LEED
     “Green”, Sustainable, Eco-friendly, etc.
     no matter where you are in your sustainability journey
     “Green” definitions and misunderstandings

Series #2 – Material Specifications
     IAQ - Improved Indoor Air Quality - Systems that improve IAQ
     Low Toxicity / Carcinogens- Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDs) (manufacturers and Independent Labs)
     Low Emissions (VOCs / CFCs) – IAQ Test Data(manufacturers and Independent Labs)
     Assembly Material – Installation products (VOCs / CFCs / Toxicity) – Manufacturers or Industry Standard Installation  
     Instructions

Series #3 – Material Specifications
     Manufacturing Efficiency (Reduced Energy; Minimal Waste; Carbon Neutral) – Manufacturers Environmental Statement
     Sustainable Source Materials - Independent Certifications
     Durability - Extended Life Cycle - Durability Information - Comparable to Conventional Product
     Moisture Resistance - Inhibits the Growth of Building Contaminates- Moisture Resistance Data Sheet

Series #4 – Material Specifications
     Energy Efficiency of Material - Reduces Energy Consumption - Energy Efficiency Rating (Energy Star)
     Water Conservation - Reduced Consumption or Restored to Potable Water - Comparable Data with Conventional Product
     Recycled Content (Post Industrial / Post Consumer) - Recycled Content Data
     Recyclable - End of Life Use - Recycling Programs Available (manufacturer or independent)
     Reusable or Salvage - Repurposing Possibilities

Series #5 – Material Specifications
     Maintenance Methods and Products (Non-Toxic / Low VOC) - Manufacturers Maintenance Instructions and Suggested Products
     Manufacturing Location - Travel Distance of Source Materials, Distance of Manufacturing Facility to End Use Site
     Warranties - Less Proven Materials - Manufacturers Warranty - Extended Warranties Availability
     Affordability - Compared to Conventional Materials - Life Cycle Cost Analysis or Documented Material Trade Offs for additional
     Material Costs                                                          

Series #6 - Construction / Installation Procedures - Specifications
     Installation procedure of materials and installation products- environmental impact
     Drying and curing procedures
     Environmental Cleanup methods and products                            
     Salvage / Reuse / Recycling of scrap material process                 
     Procedures for minimizing waste material                                               
     Warranties and Maintenance Program after opening to Ensure Extended Useful Life Expectations