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ANSI A138.1-2011 [Reaffirmed 2021] Green Squared Sustainable Tile and Installation Materials Specifications, 2011
- Foreword
- Committee Members
- Reference Documents and Standards
- 1.0 General [Go to Page]
- 1.1 Scope
- 1.2 Purpose
- 1.3 Terms and Definitions
- 2.0 Assessment Overview [Go to Page]
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Declaration of Product of Interest
- 3.0 Environmental Product Characteristics [Go to Page]
- 3.1 Use of Reclaimed Manufacturing Waste or Recycled Material
- Table 1: Level 1, 2, and 3 Total Recycled Content/Reclaimed Content Criteria
- 3.2 Indigenous Raw Materials
- Table 2: Levels 1, 2, and 3 Indigenous Raw Material Criteria
- 3.3 Packaging — Environmentally Sustainable Packaging Practices
- 3.4 Durability and Performance Integrity — Optimization of Performance, Strength, and Longevity
- 3.5 Indoor Air Quality — Low- or Non-Emitting Products
- 3.6 Cleaning/Environmental Maintenance Guidelines
- 3.7 Additional Environmental Characteristics — Products with Situational Benefits to Enhance Surrounding Environments
- 3.8 Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
- 4.0 Environmental Product Manufacturing and Raw Material Extraction [Go to Page]
- 4.1 Pollution Prevention to Reduce Particulates
- 4.2 Responsible Combustion and Fuel Usage
- 4.3 Raw Materials Sourcing
- 4.4 Outsourced Manufacturing and Packaging Services
- 4.5 Restricted Leachability of Lead and Cadmium in Glazed Ceramic Surfaces
- 4.6 Environmental Management Plan
- 4.7 Conservation/Reduction of Utility Usage
- 4.8 Renewable Energy Usage
- 4.9 Manufacturer Waste Diversion/Minimization
- 5.0 End of Product Life Management [Go to Page]
- 5.1 Clean Fill Eligibility
- 5.2 End of Product Life Collection Plan
- 6.0 Progressive Corporate Governance [Go to Page]
- 6.1 Social Responsibility Strategy
- 6.2 Labor Law Compliance
- 6.3 Prohibitions on Forced Labor
- 6.4 Prohibitions on Child Labor
- 6.5 Compliance with Environmental Regulations
- 6.6 Compliance with Health and Safety Regulations
- 6.7 Participation in Safety Programs
- 6.8 ANSI A138.1 Conformance Assurance Program
- 6.9 FTC-Compliant Marketing Claims
- 6.10 On-Going Community Involvement
- 6.11 Manufacturer Public Disclosure
- 6.12 Manufacturer Annual Sustainability Report
- 6.13 Certified “Green” Facilities
- 7.0 Innovation [Go to Page]
- 7.1 Exceptional Conformance 1
- 7.2 Exceptional Conformance 2
- 7.3 Innovative Attribute, Process, or Corporate Governance Strategy
- 7.4 Greenhouse Gas Awareness
- 8.0 Determination of Conformance [Go to Page]
- 8.1 Conformance Overview
- 8.2 Conformance Declaration Mechanisms
- 8.3 Ceramic Tile — Requirements for Conformance Declaration
- 8.4 Glass Tile — Requirements for Conformance Declaration
- 8.5 Dry Powder Installation Goods (Cementitious Mortar Adhesives and Grouts, etc.) — Requirements for Conformance Declaration
- 8.6 Liquid/Paste Installation Goods (Mastic Adhesives and Reactive Resin Adhesives, Reactive Resin Grouts, Pourable or Trowelable Membranes, Liquid Latex Additives, etc.) — Requirements for Conformance Declaration
- 8.7 Rolled Sheet Installation Goods (Sheet-Applied Membranes and Underlayments, etc.) — Requirements for Conformance Declaration
- 8.8 Panel Installation Goods (Backerboards and Panel Underlayments, etc.) — Requirements for Conformance Declaration
- Appendix A: Scoring Tool
- Appendix B: Conformance Declaration Template
- Appendix C: Guidance on Innovation [Go to Page]
