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ECONOMIC BENEFITS
The economic benefits of
using environmentally friendly formaldehyde free particleboard are at times
more difficult to quantify but do exist. Health is of economic importance
because illnesses can affect quality of life, medical expenses and can impact
work performance as well as an individual’s ability to earn an income.Because many employees spend long hours indoors at
their place of employment much attention is being given to indoor air quality
in public buildings, healthcare facilities, schools, office buildings, etc.
Studies have shown that school students have greater attention and learning
capabilities and employees are more productive in “Green Buildings”.
Manufacturing companies can see greater net profits with environmentally
friendly emission free particleboard through higher margins from users paying
premium for green products and by increasing sales to new customers desiring
these materials.There is little doubt that the
industry is going green and to remain competitive, the products of the future
must utilize sustainable design criteria. Most marketing executives will tell
you that the first companies to market timely new features and products will
make the greatest impact and gain the most market share in these given areas.
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