Nowadays, everyone’s trying to help the environment, including deck owners. With our decking products, you can be environmentally responsible.

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Here are the top 10 reasons why Fiberon decks are good for the environment:

• 10. Fiberon products are made from locally sourced, recycled materials.
• 9. Fiberon products are produced in an energy-efficient, virtually waste-free manufacturing process, using a closed-loop water-cooling systems with zero water discharge.
• 8. Fiberon recovers 98.5% of all material waste from our manufacturing processes.
• 7. Fiberon reclaims 100% of PVC material in our manufacturing process.
• 6. Fiberon diverts over 33,800 tons of wood and plastics from landfills and incinerators each year.
• 5. Fiberon contributes to high performance green buildings and points for recycled content.
• 4. Fiberon is safe for your home and environment and is urea formaldehyde-free.
• 3. Fiberon products do not splinter apart, protecting workers and users from potential injuries.
• 2. Fiberon products are recyclable after their useful life.
• 1. Fiberon delivers long-term performance that requires no chemical preservatives, paint or stains that are common for wood decks, railing and fencing.

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Earth Day has become mainstream. More than an annual day to bring awareness in taking care of our environment, the Great Recession has reminded us that security of jobs, availability of credit, deflated housing values, green building, high gas prices, regional water restrictions and more have necessitated that we reduce, reuse and recycle. Most of us recognize our resources are limited and conservation is becoming routine in many aspects of our lives.

Taking care of our environment has become taking care of each other, the things we own and the resources we use for everyday living. Social values are shifting from mindless to mindful consumption as evidenced from data from 500,000 consumers around the world according to author, John Gerzema. People are attracted to companies and products that demonstrate their values.

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