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OMNOVA Solutions introduces RECORE^TM Recycled Wall Technology - the “best in class” recycled commercial wallcovering platform. Now the industry’s finest in design and functionality also comes in green, with wallcoverings that look, perform and hang exactly like traditional vinyl wallcoverings AND feature a guaranteed minimum 30% recycled content. All new designs introduced in the OMNOVA Solutions brands - Bolta, Essex, Genon and Tower - and produced after November 1, 2008, will feature RECORE Recycled Wall Technology.

Wallcoverings made with RECORE Recycled Wall Technology include a minimum of 20% post-consumer waste. There is also an average of 10% post-industrial content, with construction trim, bindery scraps, obsolete inventory and sample material finding their way back into the manufacturing process, leaving little to waste.

Selecting eco-preferred RECORE will not increase the cost of wallcovering to building owners and facility managers. The new designs offered under the OMNOVA brands will be priced consistent with a traditional Type II, 20 oz. nonwoven-backed product. Commercial wallcoverings made with RECORE Recycled Wall Technology deliver the same level of performance as OMNOVA’s other Type II wallcoverings and meet or exceed Class A wallcovering requirements. They are stain resistant, washable, scrubbable, and also recyclable through OMNOVA’s Wallcovering Reclamation Program.

Using RECORE products, with their high percentage of post-consumer recycled content, is a smart choice for those pursuing building certification under the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED program. RECORE Recycled Wall Technology can be used for both new construction (LEED-NC) and commercial interior (LEED-CI) projects and can contribute to up to six LEED credits under the Materials & Resources and Indoor Environmental Quality categories.

RECORE Recycled Wall Technology is part of OMNOVA’s commitment to reduce environmental impact through sustainable products and operations. OMNOVA’s commitment to environmentally responsible practices in the manufacturing of commercial wallcoverings includes the use of water-based inks, scrap reduction and recycling programs, and reductions in the energy required for production. Additionally, in 2002 OMNOVA was the first wallcovering manufacturer to achieve the coveted GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality certification. Over 90% of OMNOVA’s vinyl wallcoverings - including those with RECORE Recycled Wall Technology - are certified for their low VOC emissions.