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EPA Announces Inclusion of Green Squared in Federal Government Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels for Federal Purchasing

The Tile Council of North America Blog

“In establishing a sustainability initiative, it was our desire to put in place one standard and one mark across the tile industry to cover the products used over the course of an installation. About TCNA. For more information, contact: Roxanne Shiflet rshiflet@tcnatile.com (734) 735-1891.

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Tile Council Announces UL Certification of EPDs for North American-Made Tile Mortars and Tile Grouts, Two More Ways to Pick Up Points When Building Green

The Tile Council of North America Blog

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 19, 2016. At Greenbuild 2016, TCNA announced UL certification of the Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for tile mortars and tile grouts made in North America. In addition to LEED, EPDs can be used to satisfy requirements in Green Globes, IgCC, ASHRAE 189.1 and ICC 700. . About TCNA.

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Green Squared Certified® Sustainable Tiles and Tile Installation Materials Qualify for New LEED Credit

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 26, 2016. Green Building Council (USGBC) can now look to certified sustainable ceramic tiles, glass tiles, and tile installation materials to earn the needed credits. The Committee looks at each standard closely to make sure products that meet them are truly sustainable.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

New TCNA Bulletin Highlights Ceramic Tile’s Inherent Health- and Safety-Related Attributes. TCNA’s Bill Griese Honored at Coverings 2016 Trade Show for Outstanding Achievement and Leadership in Sustainability, Standards. 2016 TCNA Tile Initiative. 2016 Tile: The Natural Choice. Market Reports.

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Green Squared Certified® Sustainable Tiles and Tile Installation Materials Qualify for New LEED Credit

The Tile Council of North America Blog

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 26, 2016. Green Building Council (USGBC) can now look to certified sustainable ceramic tiles, glass tiles, and tile installation materials to earn the needed credits. The Committee looks at each standard closely to make sure products that meet them are truly sustainable.

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A Guide to Purchasing Cement Tile

Granada Tile

While still trending from 2016, cement tiles are traditional building materials that have been popular for centuries. It is also important to understand the difference between ceramic and cement tiles , and that they are completely different products. Ceramic tiles are painted with a powdered glaze or clay and are fired in a kiln.

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NAW Update on Overtime Regulations

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

As we reported last month, the Department of Labor (DoL) is moving forward with its proposed changes to the Wage & Hour Division’s Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime regulations. © 2016 Ceramic Tile Distributors Association. FROM: Jade West, Senior Vice President-Government Relations. All Rights Reserved.

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