There is a new option for those that want to consider a sustainable wall base from Johnsonite/Tarkett. The ECOLIBRIUM branded wall base utilizes crushed walnut shells and oyster shells to manufacture the product. The following are some of the bullet points from the manufacturer.
- Contains 15% pre-consumer recycled content and 100% natural filler
- Includes no phthalates, halogens or chlorine
- Weighs 25% less than traditional base, requiring less energy and cost for transportation
- NSF-332 Certified Platinum for sustainability
- Floorscore Certified for good indoor air quality
Ecolibrium contains a combination of walnut shells, pine rosin and vegetable oil – all of which are considered rapidly renewable materials, by the USGBC definition.
For more information on the product, you can visit http://www.johnsonite.com/FlooringProducts/Ecolibrium/tabid/1470/Default.aspx; or you can contact your local sales representative, Donna Sisson http://www.libraryresources.net/donna-heffernan-sisson.