March 17, 2003—Water-based vinyl wallcovering from OMNOVA Solutions earned the GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certification in January 2003 for low-emitting products from the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute. The Institute certifies that over 90% of commercial wallcovering from OMNOVA Solutions are low emitting and have minimal impact on indoor air quality.
Products certified by the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute have passed a series of rigorous emissions tests and undergo quarterly monitoring tests to ensure their low emitting status. The OMNOVA products meet the GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality standards, which are based on requirements used by the State of Washington and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Products certified by the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute help to significantly reduce indoor air pollution, according to GREENGUARD. Builders, architects, interior designers, specifying professionals, and consumers can use GREENGUARD Certified products to create better interior environments. The Institute provides additional assistance through its online guide, which maintains a list of the products that have been awarded GREENGUARD Certification.
