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Shaw’s long-standing commitment to sustainability is the legacy of leadership upon which we

aim to build every day.

Shaw carefully considers the impact of our products throughout their lifecycle on the

environment and on society. For Shaw that means we examine the ingredient materials, the

impact of our supply chain, our use of natural resources and the ability to recover and recycle our

products at the end of their useful life. Shaw was among the first to embrace and implement this

new way of thinking about environmentally and socially responsible flooring design nearly a

decade ago.

Below is an overview of key sustainability certifications and standards our Shaw and Anderson

hardwood and laminate products meet.

GREENGUARD

All Shaw hardwood and laminate flooring products have been tested to GREENGUARD

Certification criteria. The GREENGUARD Certification program from UL Environment gives

assurance that products designed for use in indoor spaces meet strict chemical emissions limits –

including formaldehyde.

All of our laminate products – regardless of where they are manufactured – are

independently checked by Underwriter's Laboratories as part of our voluntary

participation in the GREENGUARD program.

These GREENGUARD Certifications can contribute to points in numerous green building rating

systems, including LEED. To maintain Certification, products are retested on an ongoing basis.

Read more about GREENGUARD Certifications at www.greenguard.org.

CARB Compliant

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) implemented standards to improve indoor air

quality by tightening limits for formaldehyde emissions from composite wood products.

In 2012, the CARB formaldehyde standard was made even more stringent – lowering the limit to

0.05 parts per million. This enhanced phase is often referred to as CARB 2. Claiming CARB

Compliance requires third-party testing.

Our laminate, as well as solid and engineered hardwood products meet or exceed CARB 2

requirements.

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Shaw’s long-standing commitment to sustainability is the legacy of leadership upon which we aim to build every day. Shaw carefully considers the impact of our products throughout their lifecycle on the environment and on society. For Shaw that means we examine the ingredient materials, the impact of our supply chain, our use of natural resources and the ability to recover and recycle our products at the end of their useful life.
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Cradle to Cradle CertifiedTM Shaw’s solid and engineered hardwood products are Cradle to Cradle Silver Certified v2 – a third party certification provided by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute after rigorous product assessment. Re-evaluation takes place on a regular basis.