The New Hampshire plant accepts gypboard off-cuts for reintroduction to the manufacturing process. The principal component of the ceiling tiles is mineral wool produced from slag, a waste by-product of iron ore reduction. Cellulose fiber from recycled newspaper is also incorporated. There is recycled content in the steel ceiling grid supporting the tiles. Interior wood products Interior hardwood trim is from a sustainably managed forest in Maine, certified by an independent agency.
Cedar shingles White cedar shingles from the sustainably managed forest in Maine mentioned above.
What carpet is installed will be produced by a company that is the leader in designing carpet that can be recycled. The company's goal is a closed loop manufacturing process which produces zero emissions and uses no non-renewable energy or raw materials to manufacture carpet. Toilet partitions Plastic toilet partitions are made principally from recycled high density polyethylene plastic. The plastic is moisture resistant, rust-proof, and very durable. Interior wainscoting Wainscoting in the building will be made of Wheatboard, an innovative particleboard product, which uses waste wheat straw as the raw material.