[Greenbuilding] Introducing Gilman Insite Biodegradable Foam Board

[John E. Beeson]

Anyone ever hear of this or have experience with it?


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From: Pitman
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Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 1:00 AM
To: Bradley Cambridge
Subject: Introducing Gilman Insite Biodegradable Foam Board

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INTRODUCING GILMAN Insite(r) BIODEGRADABLE FOAM BOARD!!!  

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW:

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Standard, paper-faced memory foamboard with Gilman's BIODEGRADABLE rigid
foam center and SFI certified paper liners. There is no trade-off
between the positive environmental attributes of Insite(r) BIODEGRADABLE
and its physical performance. 
With the exception of its biodegradable properties, Insite(r)
BIODEGRADABLE performs the same as Insite(r) Reveal(r) foamboard.


DESCRIPTION (FOAM CENTER):
BIODEGRADABLE Polystyrene Foam Center: Rigid foamboard breaks down in
landfills or composting environments in 1 to 5 years. Formulated with
not less than 15% recycled content. The breakdown of the BIODEGRADABLE
foamboard will not begin until the board is discarded.


DESCRIPTION (LINERS):
LINERS: Insite(r) Biodegradable is faced with smooth, bright white paper
liners formulated from wood products certified by the Sustainable Forest
Initiative (SFI), the largest forestry products certification program in
North America.


TESTING/CERTIFICATION: 
The biodegradation properties of material samples used in the
manufacture of Insite(r) and Duraplast(r) BIODEGRADABLE foamboard were
tested by an independent laboratory using standard ASTM methods, as well
as other established tests.

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APPLICATIONS:

APPLICATIONS Digital Imaging
Exhibits
Framing
Laminating
Litho Mounting
Painting
Photo Laminating
P.O.P. Displays
Screen Printing
Sets and Props
Signs
Vinyl Graphics 

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PITMAN PART NUMBER & DESCRIPTION:
4425-1100620   -   INSITE White Board SHT 48x96x3/16 Biodegradable

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CUSTOM BOARD CUTTING AVAILABLE!!!

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Please contact your local Pitman account manager for more information or
call customer service at 800-367-3729.

Your local distribution centers are located at the following addresses: 

3000 South Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
225 Spring Lake Drive, Itasca, IL 60143
8720 Global Way, West Chester, OH 45069
2650 2nd Street NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418 3010 Ventures Way, Earth City,
MO 63045
719 East Mandoline Ave, Madison Heights, MI 48071