MicroPro technology is the first treated wood process to be certified by Scientific Certification Systems as an Environmentally Preferable Product (EPP) based on a life cycle assessment.
The MicroPro treated timber process reduces total energy use and greatly reduces greenhouse gas emissions
Timber products treated with the MicroPro system result in the release of over 90% less copper into aquatic and terrestrial environments when compared to amine copper preservative treated products.
The very small amount released bonds readily to organic matter in the soil and becomes biologically inactive, thus effectively eliminating eco-toxic impacts.
This indicates that a product has undergone rigorous testing and has met stringent standards for Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions. Products certified to this criteria are suitable for use in schools, offices, and other sensitive environments.
MicroPro® Wood Treatment Technology has received a Global GreenTag GreenRate™ Level A award under Version 4.0 of the Global GreenTag International Product Certification Standard. It is the highest level achievement for a product under Global GreenTag’s GreenRate™ product rating system – declared by the certification body as ‘Fit-for-Purpose’ and confirmed for Green Building compliance.
GreenRate™ Level A equals to a Sustainability Factor of 100 percent under the Australian and New Zealand Green Building Councils’ Green Star™ 'Design and As Built v1.2' and 'Interiors v1.2' Rating Tools Credits.
To compare the differences between the three levels of GreenRate (A, B and C) the Global GreenTag certification systems ranks a Level B product to have a Sustainability Factor of 75 percent and a Level C product, a Sustainability Factor of 50 percent.
The Global GreenTag GreenRate™ Level A rating given to MicroPro® Wood Treatment Technology also gives the product relevancies and compliance with Features under the WELL™ Building Standard Equivalencies, including Feature 26: Enhanced Material Safety and Feature 97: Material Transparency.
The program is recognised by the Green Building Councils of New Zealand and South Africa. In Australia, the GreenRate™ program is also relevant to Infrastructure professionals working with the ‘IS’ rating tool from the Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia.
* SCS is a registered mark of Scientific Certification Systems and “GREENGUARD” is a registered mark of GREENGUARD Environmental Institute.