The Laminex Group recently achieved ecospecifier GreenTag GreenRate Level A certification for its decorative surfaces. This came after the company’s decision to shift all raw and decorated MDF (Medium Density Fireboard) products from E1 to the even lower formaldehyde E0.

The Laminex Group also offers Super E0 and No Added Formaldehyde (NAF) as well as low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) decorative surfaces.

Launched in 2011, the ecospecifier global GreenTag program is one of Australasia’s most respected third party environmental certifications recognised by the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) and New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC) Green Star Materials Calculator.

The GBCA introduced 3 different levels (A, B and C) for their Materials Calculator - A representing the highest rating possible. A number of Laminex Group’s products have achieved level A certification, including Laminex Timber Veneers, Laminex Structural MR E0 MDF, Laminex Contour and Contour Finedge Doors, Formica Low Pressure Melamine (LPM), Formica Melamine Doors and Trade Essentials Particleboard.

George Bej, The Laminex Group Marketing Manager, comments on the significance of sustainability; “The recent transition across the Formica, Laminex and Trade Essentials ranges shows our ongoing commitment to push boundaries, challenge best practice and give building and design professionals more choice when sourcing and specifying sustainable building products and decorative surface finishes.”

Enjoy the onset of crisp fall weather and a rich autumn harvest with family and friends during Bayfield’s seventh annual Build or Bring-Your-Own Scarecrow Workshop on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon in the downtown parking lot of Greunke’s Restaurant.

The Bayfield Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Bureau will supply all the materials needed to build a special scarecrow including straw, scarecrow frames, basic instruction, clothing and decorative supplies.  Participants are welcome to bring their own unique outfits and accessories. Scarecrows made prior to the event may also be entered in the competition.

While you work, enjoy free doughnuts, apples, coffee, Sgt. Pepperoni’s pizza and complimentary hayrides through scenic downtown Bayfield, with Northwoods Sleigh and Carriage from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you choose, enter your creation in one of three categories - Family, Individual, and Business/Organization and you may win a Bayfield Chamber Gift Certificate. Prizes are as follows: first places receive a $50 certificate, second places receive a $35 certificate, and third places receive a $20 certificate. Winning scarecrows may be asked to remain on display in Bayfield.

Round out the morning with lunch at one of Bayfield’s restaurants, do some shopping at local galleries, or head out to an orchard for apple picking and sampling, apple cider and wine sampling and a variety of demonstrations. Download a recent orchard update on bayfield.org to see which varieties of apples are ready. Don’t miss this hands-on event on the shore of Lake Superior.

For more information about Bayfield’s Scarecrow Workshop and Fall Harvest Celebration and Getaway Contest, please visit bayfield.org or call (800) 447-4094