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There are risks and costs to action.  But they are far less than the long-range risks of comfortable inaction. 

 

- John F. Kennedy

Serious Concern for the Environment

Zentech Global Development, Inc.'s (Zentech) commitment to protecting the environment is part of its guiding principles.

 

As such, Zentech strives to avoid all of the 14 chemical categories in the Materials Red List in all its projects.  The Materials Red List is identified in the Living Building Challenge 2.1.

 

Zentech projects cannot contain any of the following Red List materials or chemicals due to health/toxicity concerns:

 

  • Asbestos

  • Cadmium

  • Chlorinated Polyethylene and Chlorosulfonated Polyethlene

  • Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

  • Chloroprene (Neoprene)

  • Formaldehyde (added)

  • Halogenated Flame Retardants

  • Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs)

  • Lead (added)

  • Mercury

  • Petrochemical Fertilizers and Pesticides

  • Phthalates

  • Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

  • Wood treatments containing Creosote, Arsenic or Pentachlorophenol

 

Zentech is willing to work with companies that share this environmental concern and responsibility. 

Notice to Suppliers: 

 

We are currently canvassing for materials.  Download the list of materials here.  Please provide your company information along with the prices for your products.  For more information and correspondence, please email info@zentechglobal.com.  No calls please.

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