EcoSorpt™ Acoustical Wall Panels are Greener Product Certified:
LEED Credits: 3 Credits
NAHB Credits: 9 Credits
LEED for Homes: 2 Credits
The US Green Building Council announced the creation of the first voluntary national green building standard for developing high-performance, sustainable buildings - LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System.
EcoSorpt™ Acoustical Wall Panels and Ceiling Tiles, made from natural recycled cotton, can contribute to earning several LEED® credits throughout the program. Listed below are the categories and prerequisites where Ecosport™ products may contribute.
| Energy & Atmosphere | Comments |
| Prerequisite 2 – Minimum Energy Performance | EcoSorpt™ facilitates compliance with ASHRAE 90.1-1999 |
| Credit 1 – Optimize Energy Performance | |
| Materials & Resources | |
| Credit 4 – Recycled Content | EcoSorpt™ contains over 80% Post-Industrial Recycled content. |
| Credit – 6 Rapidly Renewable Resources | EcoSorpt™ utilizes cotton as one of its main material sources. |
| Indoor Environmental Air Quality | |
| Prerequisite 1 – Minimum IAQ Performance | EcoSorpt™ contains no harmful irritants or chemicals that can pose VOC concerns. |
| Credit 4 – Low Emitting Materials | |
| Innovation in Design | |
| Credit 1 – LEED design Credits |
EcoSorpt™ can contribute to innovative design credits that involve a plan to utilize innovative materials choices throughout the project. |