Selectech, Inc. Receives Environmental Product Declaration For Ecolock

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SelecTech, Inc., a leader in the manufacture of innovative flooring products with long-term value and immediate benefits, recently announced the publication of a verified Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for one of its newer flooring products, EcoLock™. The EPD is the most robust multi-attribute, transparent report that communicates what a product is made of and how it impacts the environment.

“As a vinyl-free, Red List-free flooring product, EcoLock already adds value to a building’s LEED® scoreboard,” said Thomas Ricciardelli, president of SelecTech, Inc. “The EPD for EcoLock offers further validation for building and design professionals of EcoLock’s value as a flooring product eligible to contribute credits to LEED® and other green building initiatives.”

To achieve the EPD, EcoLock™ underwent a full cradle-to-grave life cycle assessment (LCA) of its products. The LCA was conducted by SCS Global Services (SCS) and independently verified. The LCA data was then reported in the EPD, which was then externally verified by an independent 3rd party.

The EPD evaluates potential impacts ...
... of resource extraction, energy use, water consumption, waste generation, and emissions from the entire product life cycle. It identifies hot spots along the supply chain and manufacturing and examines the environmental impacts. The EPD also shows the global warming potential (the carbon footprint) of the product at every stage of the product life cycle.

“Our company was founded in 1993 on the premise of finding meaningful use for recycled materials. Our flooring products have always reflected our commitment to a more sustainable world. EcoLock reflects that better than any flooring we’ve made,” said Ricciardelli.

Made with bio-based polymers and natural minerals, EcoLock is a sustainable, modular resilient floor tile that boasts a patented vertical interlocking seam technology—making it perfect for commercial and residential use.

“Consumers and building professionals want to use products that are better for the environment, and they need reliable, trusted, accurate product data to make informed decisions,” said Keith Killpack, Technical Director, SCS Global Services. “With SeleTech’s verified EPD for EcoLock, they are providing a fully transparent, objective document that provides just that – and it is a key resource for architects, designers and specifiers. We applaud SelecTech, Inc. for their dedication to undergo a life cycle assessment and publish an EPD to share their products’ environmental impacts.”

You can view the EPD on EcoLock™ on the SCS Green Products Guide.

EcoLock employs a three-layer system. The top features a no wax urethane finish, the second a clear commercial wear layer and the third a decorative print film layer. This system makes it possible to have a stylishly designed floor that can absorb wear and tear and doesn’t require heavy duty maintenance.

“What truly distinguishes the EcoLock tile is the non-PVC underlayment with interlocking tabs,” said Ricciardelli, president of president of SelecTech, Inc. “With the non-PVC underlayment, you get the same or better performance than other applications but with reasonable material costs and similar or better designs.”

Through use of the patented glue-less “zipper” interlocking system, EcoLock can be installed over existing flooring with minimal subfloor preparation. There’s no need for messy, toxic adhesive and down-time is significantly reduced—oftentimes without need to close off an area.

The non-porous surface resists stains and infectious organisms, while the built-in underlayment delivers underfoot comfort and sound reduction.

Made from 80 percent rapidly renewable content, EcoLock contains no PVC, Ortho Phthalates, chlorine, formaldehyde or halogens and adds excellent value to a LEED scorecard.

EcoLock is available in a variety of colors and designs. Custom colors are also available on request. To request a sample of FreeStyle, please call 508-583-3200 or visit www.selectech.com. Samples of EcoLock is also available through www.materialbank.com.

About SelecTech, Inc.:
SelecTech, Inc. was founded in 1993 with the mission of creating valuable products from scrap plastics. The company has become a leader in the manufacture of flooring products from recycled materials and uses one million pounds of recycled materials annually. Their products are made with up to 100 percent recycled content, are 100 percent recyclable and installed without adhesives making them some of the “greenest” and most cost-effective flooring products available. The unique interlock system on SelecTech’s flooring products enable them to be installed at a much lower cost, without a lot of costly downtime, which provides significant value to customers.

Using state-of-the-art technology and innovative product design, SelecTech has created the top performing StaticStop ESD and FreeStyle flooring products, as well as Place N’ Go residential flooring products. The company is headquartered at 33 Wales Avenue, Suite F in Avon, MA. For more information about SelecTech, visit http://www.selectech.com.

About SCS Global Services:
SCS Global Services is a global leader in third-party environmental and sustainability verification, certification, auditing, testing, and standards development, currently celebrating its 40th year of services. Its programs span a cross-section of industries, recognizing achievements in climate mitigation, green building, product manufacturing, food and agriculture, forestry, consumer products, and more. Headquartered in Emeryville, California, SCS has representatives and affiliate offices throughout the Americas, Asia/Pacific, Europe, and Africa. Its broad network of auditors are experts in their fields, and the company is a trusted partner to companies, agencies, and advocacy organizations due to its dedication to quality and professionalism. SCS is a California-chartered Benefit Corporation, reflecting its commitment to socially and environmentally responsible business practices.  SCS is also a Participant of the United Nations Global Compact and adheres to its principles-based approach to responsible business. For more information, visit www.SCSGlobalServices.com.