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    Posted: 03 Nov 2014 at 6:27pm
neighbor was walking down the street the other day and asked "what is eco constructed?".  wasn't sure how to answer that?  looked on website but couldn't find anything real definitive.  hogone
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R-pod holds a Gold Status Certification from TRA - a 3rd party Certification Company manufacturing practices AND the suppliers we use to build Pods! You can see more here: www.certifiedgreenrvs.com.


Here at the plant - we recycle pretty much EVERYTHING! In our offices, we all have recycle boxes (not trash cans). In the plant - we have reduced waste and scrap of the materials we use. Our suppliers are TRA Certified too!! Our materials are (mostly) brought in "crated" and metal banded - NOT boxed and foam wrapped! You're welcome to come see for yourself - just ask!
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not to make this difficult or a debate, but what on the pod is eco-constructed directly vs there other models?  hogone
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Originally posted by hogone

not to make this difficult or a debate, but what on the pod is eco-constructed directly vs there other models?  hogone

It's not just Pods, it's Forest River plants.  And it's not so much that the trailer's themselves are constructed of things that are eco friendly but that the plants that manufacture them.

Energy efficiency, water efficiency, resources, regulations and practices.  It's everything Forest River does in it's plants that awards them the certification to stamp their trailers as being Eco-Friendly units.

And this is from some files back when it was first announced years ago about the process in more detail.

What does “Green” really mean?

Green is the result of a process using effective production techniques

in combination with resource efficient and healthy materials to create

products that satisfy consumer needs with minimal environmental impact.

A professional third-party certification agency, such as TRA Certification,

provides the trust factor so important to being green. The categories listed

below help determine how “green” a process and product really are.

Certified GREEN

by TRA Certification™

800-398-9282

www.tragreen.com

Resource Efficiency

Factors include: the use of sustainable materials, waste reduction, recycling and reuse of materials.

Wasted or inefficient use of resources equals lost profits. Lean manufacturing and environmental

management systems can produce customer satisfaction and improve the bottom line.

Energy Efficiency

A positive energy strategy includes monitoring, design, construction and appliances. Renewable and

clean sources of energy generated on or off -site, are important factors in the green process.

Water Efficiency

The major goal is the smart use of water. Water reduction is typically achieved through more effi cient

appliances and fixtures.

Indoor Environmental Quality

Being green also means strong attention to indoor air quality. Important factors include:

ventilation, volatile organic compounds (VOC) content in carpet, hard flooring, adhesives,

sealants, cabinets and insulation.

Operation and Maintenance

Green certification by TRA acknowledges that a green assembly is only truly green if the

owners use the green features to their maximum effect. Manufacturers are encouraged to not only use

green processes and materials but also to educate owners on their proper use of the structure.

Innovative Practices

Manufacturers can achieve significantly higher TRA Certification ratings through

new and innovative practices that increase green capability and performance.
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thanks kymooses; makes more sense.  curious, do they say that on there other models/styles, or just the rpod, as i have never noticed it on others?  and Thumbs Up to forest river.  hogone
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   On our 2012 Forest River Vibe there is a decal with a tree and the words "Saving Our Environment". Do not know if that is considered Eco Constructed but shows Forest River had the thought of the environment on their mind.
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Originally posted by hogone

thanks kymooses; makes more sense.  curious, do they say that on there other models/styles, or just the rpod, as i have never noticed it on others?  and Thumbs Up to forest river.  hogone

I only know that it applies to the Surveyor/Rpod plant, but I cannot imagine that it wouldn't follow suit across more of their plants.
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