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Green Products and Services Gain Support as Issues of Global Warming and Environmental Contamination Escalate
EnvironmentStocks.com -- Green Building Responds to the Growing Demand for a Clean and Healthy Environment
| Source: EnvironmentStocks.com; International Barrier Technology, Inc.
POINT ROBERTS, WA and DELTA, BC -- (MARKET WIRE) -- January 24, 2007 -- www.EnvironmentStocks.com
(ES), an investor and industry news portal for the cleantech sector,
reports on the growing movement towards 'green' products and services that
are rapidly becoming a key component of the building industry. With global
awareness improving through political support, media coverage, and overall
education, the rising popularity of environmentally safe products and
materials have received a boost, creating opportunities for sector
participants such as International Barrier Technology Inc. (OTCBB : IBTGF )
(TSX-V : IBH ), manufacturer of environmentally friendly fire resistant
building materials.
Buildings have a significant impact on our environment and our economy,
which is why there is growing support for improving processes to reduce
waste and costs, improve efficiency, promote better health and reduce the
effect on the environment. According to the U.S. Green Building Council,
buildings in the United States account for 65% of electricity consumption,
30% of greenhouse gas emissions and 30% of raw materials use. Buildings
also consume 12% of potable water and produce 30% of waste output.
With global warming at the forefront of environmental discussions, reducing
greenhouse gases, and improving energy efficiency have helped drive the
adoption of renewable energy as a viable option of green buildings. Outside
the energy focus, considerable attention in the green building arena is
also being given to protecting the environment from hazardous chemicals
through the use of products and materials that are non-toxic. Areas where
healthier choices can be made include materials such as fire-retardants,
paint, carpets and cleaners that are environmentally safe.
Research data reveals the risks of toxic chemicals with evidence
continually being discovered in areas such as the Arctic, where fish, polar
bears and other animals are showing escalating signs of chemical
contamination. Many man-made chemicals enter our water systems, soil, and
air during manufacturing, use, disposal, as well as through leaks and
fires.
Recent evidence shows poisoning by chemicals commonly used as flame
retardants in household items such as carpets, furniture and clothes with
data showing a connection between contamination levels in polar bears from
the flame retardant polybrominated diphenyls (PBDEs) and the growing rate
of hermaphroditism in polar bears.
Dr. Michael Huddy, President and CEO of International Barrier Technology,
Inc. (OTCBB : IBTGF ) (TSX-V : IBH ), explains, "It is not only the reality of
harmful chemicals entering the food chain, but it is also the perception of
chemicals and the possibility that they might get into the food chain that
is creating interest and frenzy about harmful fire retardant treatments.
People are becoming more and more concerned about their health and the
health of their environment and are making decisions based on this reality.
Due to the fact that International Barrier's products have no harmful
chemicals, with all of our materials being environmentally safe without any
risks of leaching out into the groundwater, we have established a valuable
alternative choice for designers and builders."
As consumers and businesses become more aware of the risks that many
commonly used chemicals can pose on our environment, the level of adoption
of non-toxic and environmentally friendly products has increased, rapidly
playing a bigger part in today's commercial and residential construction.
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