Bark House Shingles First to Earn Cradle to Cradle Platinum Certification Poplar shingles and wall panels achieve Platinum level across all five Cradle to Cradle categories with sustainable materials and a deep community commitment.
Bark House® Exterior Poplar Bark Shingles and Wall Panels Q: What does it mean to clients for this company to have the first Cradle to Cradle Certified™ PLATINUM products? A: Open and Transparent Certification means that clients have Third Party verification from Cradle to Cradle® that products are made in fundamentally better ways. PLATINUM is … Continued
Water Stewardship No water is used in the manufacturing of Bark House® Poplar Bark Shingles and Wall Coverings. This is a big deal given that the Industry sector uses 5% of US fresh-water according to the EPA and the manufacturing of wood is a major part of that. The US Department of Interior Geological Survey website … Continued
Clean Energy and Carbon Management 100% of the electricity used in the manufacturing of Bark House® Poplar Shingles and Wall Coverings is renewable solar power, generated at this facility. 90% of the materials are sourced within 50 miles and 100% within 500 miles. Bark House manufacturing methods are clean and rely heavily on fine hand-crafting. … Continued
Healthy Buildings Start with Pure Materials – Sourced and Manufactured Responsibly Cradle To Cradle Material Health PLATINUM Certificate Products with the Bark House® brand have been designed following nature’s inspiration since company inception in 1990. Bark House® Poplar Shingles and Wall Coverings are 100% natural and pass California Air Quality VOC Standards. The bark of … Continued
Earth Day was first celebrated in 1970 as a way to honor the Earth and the concept of peace. April 22 was chosen because college campuses would be in session, it did not conflict with any religious holidays and it was late enough in spring that the weather was likely to be good. It is … Continued
The Finishing Touch For Community Park Project The Spruce Pine Main Street Central Park will receive an award in Design at the 2015 Main Street State Conference held in Goldsboro this year, from The NC Department of Commerce. Accepting the award on behalf of the community is SPMS Director – Libby Phillips; Appalachian State University … Continued
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North Carolina has been announced as the host state for the 2016 B Corp Champion’s Retreat! The event will begin in Raleigh-Durham October 11, 12 and 13th. With a most gracious southern style of hospitality, the Asheville B Corp planning committee quickly included a week-end add-on to Asheville. Participants may now choose to extend their … Continued
“Our capacity to journey well determines our destination.” Chris McCurry · Co-Owner -The Bark House® A numeric “25” is an unbiased witness to the anniversary of big dreams built from humble beginnings. As we look back, we do so with great gratitude for the relationships that have touched us during this journey – the ones … Continued