This guide was developed by Dunn-Edwards for architects and designers who are developing projects with a green focus. Buildings that are designed to be eco-efficient and sustainable are not merely a trend—they are an important element of our future, and the focus on green building appears to be increasing.

Much of the terminology is often used interchangeably, but there are unique differences in the programs and rating systems. This guide will help both the novice and expert understand these programs and determine how to use Dunn-Edwards products in the specifications. You can download each specification as a PDF file, or you can download the entire guide.

This section explains our commitment to environmental responsibility as part of our history, corporate philosophy, and moving into the future. Manufacturing Ethylene Glycol-Free (EG-Free) products supports this major initiative.

This section will help design professionals interested in the LEED^® program. Included are the GS-11 Standard and lists of Dunn-Edwards interior products that qualify.

This section provides information about how the LEED^® program works in California as part of the CHPS initiative. Learn about Section 01 35 00, read the actual specification language, and know which Dunn-Edwards products were lab tested to qualify for this program.

This section includes a list of Green Wise^® certified products manufactured by Dunn-Edwards.

This section includes a list of Interior Low-Odor | Zero VOC products manufactured by Dunn-Edwards.

• Low-Odor | Zero VOC Products  

This section includes RECOVER^®, a line of recycled paints distributed by Dunn-Edwards.

• Recycled Products