MIDLAND, Mich. –– Building insulation products from Dow Building Solutions have been re-certified by the Cradle to Cradle Certified program. Originally certified in 2010 and recertified in 2012, after rigorous analysis, STYROFOAM™ Brand Extruded Polystyrene (XPS) Foam Insulation recertified at the SILVER level and THERMAX™ Insulation achieved BASIC recertification.

“When evaluating sustainable building materials, Dow advocates taking a ‘holistic’ approach, and we feel the Cradle to Cradle Certified program provides a strong indication of a product’s comparative value when looking at energy efficient solutions and underscores Dow’s commitment to meeting its 2015 Sustainability Goals,” said Michael Kontranowski, strategic market director for Dow Building Solutions. “However, the process of evaluating the sustainability profile of our products does not end with Cradle to Cradle Certification. Because the program looks at the entire product life cycle – from manufacturing to disposal – we are able to identify key priorities for continuous improvement. At Dow we are committed to constantly improving the environmental profile of our products so that they remain affordable, accessible, sustainable, durable, and easy to use and install for builders, contractors and designers around the world. In the meantime, we are proud to have achieved recertification.”