Contact: Laura Ball PolyVision showcases e3 environmental
ceramicsteel™, the world’s first and only
ecologically Suwanee, GA (February 22, 2007) – PolyVision’s unparalleled track record of being the industry leader in visual display tools for education continues at NSSEA this year by bringing eVision™, the company’s environmental Point of View, to the classroom. e3 environmental ceramicsteel™, the world’s first and only ecologically intelligent writing surface with Cradle to Cradle™ certification will be featured at the show. PolyVision, a Steelcase Company, is leading the way by making environmental responsibility a part of everything they do. Their environmental Point of View, eVision, drives the company to continually evaluate alternate resources and process improvements for both existing products and new products. This cycle of constant improvement enables PolyVision to capitalize on technology and material efficiency to reduce the company’s environmental footprint while developing products that advance human health, social responsibility and economic success. In August last year PolyVision received the coveted GREENGUARD™ Children and Schools™ Certification for Marker and Tack Boards. GREENGUARD certification provides third-party verification that PolyVision products support a healthy indoor air environment specifically for children in K-12 and daycare facilities. PolyVision then announced in November that it had received Cradle to Cradle certification for its new e3 environmental ceramicsteel surface, in both the US and Europe, as one of the first major steps in their eVision philosophy. The new designation marks the first Cradle to Cradle certification of any product in Europe and was followed by PolyVision’s U.S. Cradle to Cradle Silver certification for its Premium Whiteboards featuring e3 environmental ceramicsteel surface. “Launching the first Cradle to Cradle Certified whiteboard is part of PolyVision’s continuing commitment to the environment and a key part of our eVision™ product development strategy,” said Mike Dunn, President and CEO of PolyVision. “PolyVision is dedicated to taking the lead in the development and distribution of products that comply with the evolving ecological interests and requirements of today’s workplace. Everyone has a duty to be environmentally responsible and we are thrilled to be leading the industry in this important initiative. ” Cradle to Cradle certification focuses on the characteristics of sustainable materials, products and systems. The certification process places a major emphasis on the human and ecological health impacts of a product’s ingredients, as well as on the ability of that product to be truly recycled or safely composted. The quality of energy used to create a product, water quantity and quality, and social responsibility also are essential sustainability characteristics and focus areas in this certification process. e3 environmental ceramicsteel will be showcased at the NSSEA tradeshow, booth 1035, in Atlanta, GA. About e3 environmental ceramicsteel surface
About PolyVision Corporation, a Steelcase Company
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