Throughout its history, Hirshfield’s Paint Manufacturing has been committed to delivering quality products that have been formulated with a selection of raw materials that are safe for the environment, safe for our customers, and safe for our employees. Being environmental stewards has always been important to Hirshfield’s operational objectives. At Hirshfield’s we have a commitment in making our products green.
At Hirshfield’s Paint Manufacturing, we are committed to sustainability and minimizing our environmental footprint. Our facility incorporates a range of eco-friendly practices, ensuring that we not only meet regulatory requirements but also actively contribute to a cleaner, greener future.
For additional environmental preservation please look for our Hirshfield’s “Green Choice” products.
What is USGBC?
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that certifies sustainable businesses, homes, hospitals, schools, and neighborhoods. USGBC is dedicated to expanding green building practices and education, and its LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System™.
What is LEED®?
The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System is a voluntary, consensus-based national rating system for developing high-performance, sustainable buildings. LEED addresses all building types and emphasizes state-of-the-art strategies in five areas: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials and resources selection, and indoor environmental quality.
LEED for Homes is a rating system that promotes the design and construction of high-performance green homes. A green home uses less energy, water and natural resources; creates less waste; and is healthier and more comfortable for the occupants. Benefits of a LEED home include lower energy and water bills; reduced greenhouse gas emissions; and less exposure to mold, mildew and other indoor toxins. The net cost of owning a LEED home is comparable to that of owning a conventional home.
GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI) is an industry-independent, non-profit organization that oversees the GREENGUARD Certification Program. The GREENGUARD Certification Program is a third-party testing program for low-emitting products and materials. The first GREENGUARD Certification was awarded in the fall of 2002. In 2005, GEI announced the GREENGUARD Children & Schools standard, which evaluates the sensitive nature of school populations combined with the unique building characteristics found in schools, and presents the most rigorous product emissions criteria to date. To date,more than 100 manufacturers across various industries offer GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified® Products.
What Makes a Green Home?
A green home incorporates smart design, technology, construction and maintenance elements to significantly lessen the negative impact of the home on the environment and improve the health of the people who live inside. No matter your location or living situation, the opportunities for living a greener life at home are limited only by your imagination.
Minnesota GreenStar
Minnesota GreenStar is a Green building standard and certification program for both existing and new homes that promotes healthy, durable, high performance homes.