WDMA Environmental Stewardship
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Statement of Beliefs
WDMA Environmental Stewardship Committee
What is "Green"?
Standards
NAHB National Green Building StandardTM
Environmental Certification and Ratings Programs
Environmental Rating System Matrix - Commercial Construction
Environmental Rating System Matrix - Residential Construction (under development)
LEED®
The Green Globes System
SPiRiT
State Summaries
California Air Resources Board (CARB)
Product Information
Windows
WDMA Technical Bulletin on LEED for Wood & Cladded Wood Windows
Skylights
Exterior Doors
Interior Doors
WDMA Technical Bulletin on LEED for Interior Wood Doors
Material Infomation
Wood
PVC
Aluminum
Formaldehyde
Fiberglass (under development)
Glass & Glazing (under development)
Paints & Coatings (under development)
Environmental Materials Template
Links
Disclaimer
Statement of Beliefs
- The membership of the Window & Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) supports the intent of environmental stewardship aimed at protecting the earth’s resources including sound environmental practices to protect our air, water, land and the human, animal and plant life of our planet.
- WDMA encourages our members to make the most efficient use of materials and resources, to recycle or reuse materials where economically feasible, and to conduct business in a manner that supports environmental stewardship.
- WDMA supports and defines sustainable forest management as the stewardship of forests that promotes the health, productivity and potential to fulfill relevant ecological, economic and social functions at the local, national and global levels, both today and for future generations. We support programs that promote the use of best forestry management practices and sustainable forestry activity.
- We encourage and support our members to improve their practice of environmental stewardship and will work to assist them and the broader community in the implementation of sound environmental practices.
Approved by the WDMA Board of Directors May 16, 2006
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WDMA Environmental Stewardship Committee
Mission: Raise the level of awareness and educate WDMA members on environmental activities that impact the membership and to develop the vision to demonstrate WDMA’s leadership role and commitment to environmental stewardship and to influence organizations and programs that impact member companies
Scope: Act as a clearing house for environmental issues via associations, programs, governmental (and Non-Government Organization (NGO)) or regulatory agencies. Analyze, participate in, respond to, and influence these programs in order to represent the WDMA membership.
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What is "Green"?
The word “Green” is so often used in the context of “environmental responsibility” and “sustainability” yet is hard to quantify definitively. Green to an environmentalist may be drastically different than that of a manufacturer. The challenge is finding common ground that promotes and rewards environmental responsibility as well as product design and performance that is balanced with the rigors and challenges of manufacturing products that need to be competitive in the marketplace.
Defining “Green” and “Sustainability”
“Green Design” is design and construction that significantly reduces or eliminates the negative impact of buildings on the environment and occupants in five broad areas:
- Sustainable site planning
- Safeguarding water and efficient water use
- Energy efficiency and renewable energy use
- Conservation of materials and resources
- Indoor environmental quality.
Source: US Green Building Council
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Design products using sustainable, renewable and recycled materials.
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Establish an environmental management system.
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Conserve resources with environmentally sound manufacturing practices.
- Reduce material use
- Reuse materials
- Recycle materials
- Reduce solid and hazardous waste
- Conserve water
- Control, reduce and eliminate emissions
- Use environmentally sound preservatives, adhesives and coatings
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Produce products that benefit the environment.
- Sustainable materials
- Energy efficiency
- Durability
- Long product life
Use Life Cycle Analysis to analyze product design and performance.
- Participate in environmental and energy efficiency programs and credible certification and ratings programs.
- National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC)
- Energy Star
- US Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) programs (examples: LEED-NC for New Commercial Construction and Major Renovation projects, and LEED-H for Homes)
- GreenBuilding Initiative (GBI) Commercial: Green Globes; Residential: National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Green BuildingGuidelines.
- Wood certification programs: (examples: Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Sustainable Forest Initiative (SFI))
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Disclaimer
Information: This site contains summarized information about current programs related to green or sustainable building construction and building products. The information was collected by WDMA Staff and members, and has not been reviewed by the referenced organization. The list is not exhaustive, and will remain a work in progress. WDMA has taken precautions to ensure the accuracy and timelyness of the information presented. However, users are encouraged to contact referenced organizations directly for their most current information.
Links: This site contains links to Internet resource sites collected by WDMA staff and members to educate the public about sustainability and green building research. This list is not exhaustive and will remain a work in progress. WDMA is not liable for the contents of the referenced websites nor the inclusion or omission of websites in this list.
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