PSB’s Commitment to the Environment Pacific Specialty Brands has made an honest commitment to offer environmentally friendly appliances to their customers in Canada and the US. With many of the brands having a European heritage of energy efficiency and sustainability, selling green kitchen and laundry products comes naturally to us. The majority of Pacific Specialty’s manufacturers are on the forefront of green initiatives. Most PSB brands are green because of: Meeting and exceeding Energy Star requirements with energy efficient appliances RoHS compliance met in the majority of European appliances Environmentally friendly production processes including ISO 14001 regulations Use of alternative energy sources at production facilities Over 90% of the products can be recycled 100% recyclable packaging Reuse of recycled materials in product production Innovative technologies that improve energy efficiency

pSB bRANDS green information

AEG has committed to producing environmentally friendly products. Here are the highlights of their green focus:

1. 100% RoHS compliance
2. ISO 14001 (environmental production standard) compliance
3. 97% of their products are recyclable
4. 100% of packaging can be recycled
5. Innovative products like the AEG steam oven are highly energy efficient compared to conventional ovens.
6. AEG has improved energy efficiency in their dishwashers, washing machines, and ovens by 25% - 30%

For more information please visit their website.

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Aga, the British traditional cooker company, has a very engaging environmental story to tell. Here are the highlights:

1. 100% RoHS compliance
2. 70% of Aga’s are made from reused/recycled materials
3. 100% of packaging can be recycled
4. Wind and solar power are used at the factory
5. Aga ranges replace other appliances in your kitchen, and reduce energy consumption

For more information visit them online.

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Blomberg appliances offer energy efficient appliances, with the following green features:

1. Energy Star Rated appliances with a .68 Minimum Energy Factor. Good enough to qualify for higher rebates and credits
2. The 2nd lowest energy consumption among bottom mount freezer refrigerators
3. 95% of the products can be recycled
4. 100% of packaging can be recycled
5. ISO14001 and RoHS compliant
6. Low energy and water consumption, 5.3 gallons on their dishwashers.

For more information on Blomberg’s award winning environmental design, visit the Blomberg Awards Webpage.

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Faber rangehoods offer environmentally friendly products for the following reasons:

1. Very low energy consumption
2. 95% of the product can be recycled
3. 100% of packaging can be recycled
4. Reduction of water and energy consumption at their factories
5. First ventilation company to achieve ISO 14001 certification
6. RoHS compliance is being implemented
7. Member of the Canada Green Building Council and US Green Building Council

For more information on Faber’s green plans please visit Faber's website.

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Fagor appliances is a European brand with a rich green story for some of the following reasons:

1. 95% of the product is recyclable
2. 100% of packaging can be recycled
3. RoHS compliance, ISO 14001 certification, Energy Star qualified products
4. Reduction of energy consumption, plastics and metal containers in production
5. Member of the US Green Building Council

For more information please visit Fagor’s website.

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Fulgor appliances is a European brand with a rich heritage and are environmentally friendly because:

1. Fulgor ovens and gas cooktops are made from 90% recycled materials
2. 100% RoHS compliance
3. 100% of packaging can be recycled
4. Dishwashers are Energy Star certified – tall tub dishwashers meet stricter Tier 2 requirements
5. Microwaves use inverter technology which is more energy efficient than traditional microwave technologies
6. Heat is reflected and insulated back into the Fulgor oven reducing energy consumption

Visit Fulgor’s website to find out more information on their complete line of energy efficient appliances.

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Liebherr Refrigeration is an industry leader in green manufacturing for the following reasons:

1. Energy Star Rated appliances
2. 15% better than standard energy consumption
3. 100% of the product is recyclable
4. 100% of packaging can be recycled
5. 1st appliance company in Europe to be RoHS compliant
6. ISO 14001 certification
7. Recycling of plant materials, and water/energy conservation

For more on Liebherr and their “Active Green” initiative visit their website.

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Waste King disposers are produced by Anaheim Manufacturing Company and have the following green by design features:

1. Waste King disposers grind food smaller, and food bio-degrades faster
2. Lower energy consumption disposers
3. More efficient grinders use less water
4. 100% of packaging can be recycled
   

For more on Waste King’s green story visit their website.

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What is RoHS?

The RoHS Directive stands for "the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment".  This Directive bans placing new electrical and electronic equipment on the EU market that contains more than agreed upon levels of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyl (PBB) and polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) flame retardants.

Manufacturers need to understand the requirements of the RoHS Directive to ensure that their products, and their components comply. Although not a requirement in North America, companies that are RoHS compliant show a global commitment to improving the environment.

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What is LEED ® ?

The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED ®) Green Building Rating System™ encourages global acceptance of sustainable green building and advanced practices by creating and implementing universally accepted tools and performance criteria. LEED ® promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in five key areas of human and environmental health: 1) sustainable site development, 2) water savings, 3) energy efficiency, 4) materials selection and 5) indoor environmental quality.

LEED ® green building projects have become increasingly popular in North America & Worldwide. PSB has specified green products in many LEED ® condo projects in the US and Canada. LEED ® certification depends in part upon: limiting energy consumption, water savings and improving indoor environmental quality. PSB brands each take part in contributing to achieving LEED ® certification for building projects.

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Canadian/US Green Building Councils

Pacific Specialty Brands is a member of the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) and the US Green Building Council (USGBC). By being a member of these organizations, PSB is demonstrating their continuing commitment to distributing environmentally friendly brands and participating in LEED ® environmentally friendly building projects.

	The CaGBC has a mission statement listed on their website : “Lead the transformation of the built environment to create buildings and communities that are environmentally responsible, profitable, and healthy places to live, work and play, through the engagement and enablement of industry and government and the support of related organizations to accelerate sustainable building and development in Canada.”
	The USGBC website states their mission as: “To transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built and operated, enabling an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy, and prosperous environment that improves the quality of life.”