ECO CONSTRUCTED
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Topic: ECO CONSTRUCTED
Posted By: hogone
Subject: ECO CONSTRUCTED
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2014 at 6:27pm
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neighbor was walking down the street the other day and asked "what is eco constructed?". wasn't sure how to answer that? looked on website but couldn't find anything real definitive. hogone ------------- Jon & Pam 2013 RP177 2010 F150 2017 HD Streetglide 2009 HD Lowrider CHEESEHEAD |
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Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2014 at 6:39pm
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R-pod holds a Gold Status Certification from TRA - a 3rd party Certification Company manufacturing practices AND the suppliers we use to build Pods! You can see more here: http://www.certifiedgreenrvs.com/ - www.certifiedgreenrvs.com. Here at the plant - we recycle pretty much EVERYTHING! In our offices, we all have recycle boxes (not trash cans). In the plant - we have reduced waste and scrap of the materials we use. Our suppliers are TRA Certified too!! Our materials are (mostly) brought in "crated" and metal banded - NOT boxed and foam wrapped! You're welcome to come see for yourself - just ask! ------------- https://calendar.google.com/calendar?cid=cnBvZC5zcG90dGVyQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ - RPod Rallies https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1W1foQXGtrjf8aYly1uh0b-bHPfI&hl=en_US - RPod Owner Map |
Posted By: hogone
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2014 at 6:50pm
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not to make this difficult or a debate, but what on the pod is eco-constructed directly vs there other models? hogone ------------- Jon & Pam 2013 RP177 2010 F150 2017 HD Streetglide 2009 HD Lowrider CHEESEHEAD |
Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2014 at 8:33pm
It's not just Pods, it's Forest River plants. And it's not so much that the trailer's themselves are constructed of things that are eco friendly but that the plants that manufacture them. Energy efficiency, water efficiency, resources, regulations and practices. It's everything Forest River does in it's plants that awards them the certification to stamp their trailers as being Eco-Friendly units. And this is from some files back when it was first announced years ago about the process in more detail. What does “Green” really mean? Green is the result of a process using effective production techniques in combination with resource efficient and healthy materials to create products that satisfy consumer needs with minimal environmental impact. A professional third-party certification agency, such as TRA Certification, provides the trust factor so important to being green. The categories listed below help determine how “green” a process and product really are. Certified GREEN by TRA Certification™ 800-398-9282 www.tragreen.com Resource Efficiency Factors include: the use of sustainable materials, waste reduction, recycling and reuse of materials. Wasted or inefficient use of resources equals lost profits. Lean manufacturing and environmental management systems can produce customer satisfaction and improve the bottom line. Energy Efficiency A positive energy strategy includes monitoring, design, construction and appliances. Renewable and clean sources of energy generated on or off -site, are important factors in the green process. Water Efficiency The major goal is the smart use of water. Water reduction is typically achieved through more effi cient appliances and fixtures. Indoor Environmental Quality Being green also means strong attention to indoor air quality. Important factors include: ventilation, volatile organic compounds (VOC) content in carpet, hard flooring, adhesives, sealants, cabinets and insulation. Operation and Maintenance Green certification by TRA acknowledges that a green assembly is only truly green if the owners use the green features to their maximum effect. Manufacturers are encouraged to not only use green processes and materials but also to educate owners on their proper use of the structure. Innovative Practices Manufacturers can achieve significantly higher TRA Certification ratings through new and innovative practices that increase green capability and performance. ------------- https://calendar.google.com/calendar?cid=cnBvZC5zcG90dGVyQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ - RPod Rallies https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1W1foQXGtrjf8aYly1uh0b-bHPfI&hl=en_US - RPod Owner Map |
Posted By: hogone
Date Posted: 04 Nov 2014 at 6:30am
thanks kymooses; makes more sense. curious, do they say that on there other models/styles, or just the rpod, as i have never noticed it on others? and  to forest river. hogone------------- Jon & Pam 2013 RP177 2010 F150 2017 HD Streetglide 2009 HD Lowrider CHEESEHEAD |
Posted By: David and Danette
Date Posted: 04 Nov 2014 at 8:01am
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On our 2012 Forest River Vibe there is a decal with a tree and the words "Saving Our Environment". Do not know if that is considered Eco Constructed but shows Forest River had the thought of the environment on their mind. ------------- 2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018- 2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab |
Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 04 Nov 2014 at 9:14am
I only know that it applies to the Surveyor/Rpod plant, but I cannot imagine that it wouldn't follow suit across more of their plants. ------------- https://calendar.google.com/calendar?cid=cnBvZC5zcG90dGVyQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ - RPod Rallies https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1W1foQXGtrjf8aYly1uh0b-bHPfI&hl=en_US - RPod Owner Map |