Sustainable Phenolic Panels & LEED Credits | Spectrum | Spectrum Built

Spectrum manufactures products that we feel are better for the environment than alternatives in their respective categories. Four elements anchor Spectrum’s environmental product strategy.

DURABILITY

Our main driver of environmental sustainability is durability.
Long-lasting products use fewer resources, produce lower emissions, and generate less waste than short-lived goods because they need less frequent replacement.
Low maintenance levels complement our products’ long life.

DURABILITY

LOW-CARBON MATERIALS

Our phenolic panel inputs have robust Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) and are evaluated using Life Cycle Analysis (LCA).
Panels made of 70% wood are sourced from sustainable forests.
Spectrum products act as a natural source of carbon capture.

CATEGORY	FACADES	LOCKERS	WALL PANEL	WORK SURFACES
Spectrum	Phenolic Low-Carbon	Phenolic Low-Carbon	Phenolic Low-Carbon	Phenolic Low-Carbon
Key Alternate	Masonry High Carbon	Steel High Carbon	Ceramic Tile High Carbon	Epoxy High Carbon

LOW-CARBON MATERIALS

LOW CARBON MANUFACTURING PROCESS

Spectrum’s manufacturing process reduces CO² emissions by:

Using sustainable sources of power.
Lowering overall energy consumption.
Reducing waste through panel optimization.

LOW CARBON MANUFACTURING PROCESS

END-USER SAFETY

Spectrum products have low VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) emissions.
GreenGuard Gold certifications are available.
Phenolic panels do not contribute to mold or bacterial growth and are safe for food-grade applications.

END-USER SAFETY