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GECA Ecolabel Certified - Sustainable Living Fabrics - Chelsea
Chelsea is an Australian made, heavy duty upholstery fabric made from 100% eco wool as low CO2 equivalent Leanwool® and is licensed to carry the GECA Ecolabel which may contribute to Green Star credits (Licence Number ESO-2006). It is estimated that Leanwool® represents a 72% saving in CO2 equivalents compared to generic wool. Eco wool as Leanwool® also contributes to indoor air quality by absorbing and neutralising indoor air borne contaminants on an ongoing basis. Chelsea is suitable for all commercial seating and vertical applications and does not require backing or adhesives in its application.

Sadlerstone Tiles
Naturally cured, flooring and cladding tiles suitable for indoor or outdoor residential or commercial purposes. They require no baking or steam in any part of the production, creating a lower embodied energy than comparable tiles that are cured through baking or steam.

ITI - Design Pine
Pre-primed LOSP-treated finger jointed and/or laminated pine for exterior above ground outdoor commercial and residential use. Finger jointing minimises sawmill waste, recapturing small pieces that would otherwise be wasted. The LOSP preservative makes the product more durable and dimensionally stable.

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New from NMP - JAXXON products offers a viable alternative in "Eco-industrial Coatings"
"You can't manufacture, specify or use a product with a life expectancy of 5-20 years and not be understanding and considerate of future exposure... People are not stupid. They realise that solvents and carcinogens found in traditional industrial coatings are hazardous to both man and environment."

Upcoming events:
NEXT WEEK: Sustainable Architectural and Interiors National Tour 2006
Fri 15 September: RAIA, 70 Merivale St, South Brisbane
The seminars will provide practical and easy to understand methodologies for environmental assessment of building products for your projects, and information on how to specify and procure environmental preferable building materials and products.

NEXT WEEK: ANZSES 44th Annual Conference: Solar Energy 2006
Wed 13 - Fri 15 September: Australian National University, ACT
The theme for ANZSES's 44th Annual Conference is "Clean Energy? Can do!", and will involve many seminars and presentations on the latest developments of renewable energies and energy efficiency.

Understanding Sustainable Development - a practical workshop series
Tue 3 October: RAIA, 70 Merivale St, South Brisbane
AGDF, in partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency, is running a four part workshop series aiming to provide an overall look at the various components of sustainable development in its various stages.