Another success for Bona! AMPRO is excited to announce that Bona U.S. has earned GREENGUARD Gold Certification. This superb achievement applies to its entire line of wood floor adhesive products.
Who is Greenguard?
Greenguard Environment Institute (GEI) is an independent, non-profit organization that offers certification programs for products and buildings. Companies worldwide strive for GREENGUARD Certification as a badge of safety and quality. The GEI aims to cut chemical emissions and improve indoor air quality.
What is GREENGUARD Gold Certification?
GREENGUARD Gold Certification is the highest standard that any interior product can reach in terms of health and safety. It ensures that any item carrying that certification is low in chemical emissions and indoor pollution levels. Achieving this certification is no easy feat. This program implements the most rigorous parameters for Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) emissions. So, this means that GREENGUARD Gold Certified products meet that standard to emit the lowest VOC possible.
Is it important to be GREENGUARD Gold Certification?
Simple answer: Yes! Previously known as GREENGUARD Children & Schools Certification, this prestigious certification is a step above the regular GREENGUARD Certification. By implementing a stricter criterion, the GREENGUARD Gold Certification prioritizes the safety of sensitive individuals and vulnerable individuals such as children and the elderly. A product that is GREENGUARD Gold Certified is acceptable -- and often recommended -- for use in environments such as healthcare facilities and schools. It is referenced by both The Collaborative for High-Performance Schools (CHPS) and LEED Building Rating System, Eqc.4.1 (v. 2.1, 2.2, 3.0, 4.0, 4.1) - low emitting materials, adhesives, and sealants.
Bona U.S. is spearheading the hardwood flooring industry by being the industry to receive GREENGUARD Gold Certification for its wood flooring adhesive products. The GREENGUARD Gold Certification applies to all Bona silane-based wood flooring adhesives including:
This certification is an indoor air quality certification and can assist in the accumulation of LEED points. Bona products uphold indoor air quality and reduce chemical exposure for cleaner, healthier air!