When producing the sheets, King Plastic uses processes that are non-polluting and conserve energy and natural resources, making it economically sound and safe for employees, communities and consumers. The polymers are completely recyclable and all  material waste is recycled back into the original product. When cutting or fabricating, there is no harmful dust, but instead small shavings that are recycled. It contains no known harmful substances, including carcinogens or toxins. Off-gassing does not occur when the sheets are cut and fabricated, and if burned, no harmful gasses are emitted. It is not necessary to use acids or harsh chemicals for cleaning or maintenance.  The outstanding durability of products made using our material maximizes product life cycles thus reducing the overall impact on our environment.    Set Image Propertie

LEED Rating Points Cabinets and furniture created with the these King Plastic products may earn LEED rating points as listed below: • King StarBoard® • King StarLite® XL • King StarBoard®ST • King StarBoard® ST with MicroShield™ • King Plasti-Bal® • King ColorBoard® • King ColorCore® LEED for Existing Buildings, September 2008 1 point: MR Credit 2.2 Sustainable Purchasing: Durable Goods LEED for New Construction, version 2.2 2 points: MR credit 4.2 Recycled Content LEED for Commercial Interiors, version 2.0 2 points: MR credit 4.2 Recycled Content 1 point: EQ credit 4.5, Low-Emitting materials LEED for Homes, January 2008 .5 point: MR credit 2.2 Environmentally Preferable Products LEED for Schools, First Edition, November 2007 2 points: MR Credit 4.2 Recycled Content Green Guild for Health Care, version 2.2 1 point: MR Credit 5.2 Furniture & Medical Furnishings: Materials 1 point: MR Credit 5.3 Furniture & Medical Furnishings: Manufacturing, Transportation and Recycling     King StarBoard® Family of Products King StarLite® XL is made from 100% recycled polymers, while King StarBoard® and StarBoard® ST are made from a blend of virgin and recycled polymers. The use of some virgin polymers quality and consistency in the final product. All green King Plastic products are made from only FDA-approved polymers formaldehyde-free and have the most favorable NFPA (fire) and HMIS (hazardous material) ratings. • Non-polluting • Completely recyclable • No acids or harsh chemicals for cleaning • Made from FDA-approved polymers MicroShield™ King MicroShield is a new kind of antimicrobial protection that helps products stay cleaner between cleanings and inhibits the growth of product-damaging microorganisms, including bacteria, algae and fungi on the surface. The antimicrobial properties of King MicroShield are non-leaching, durable and safe. There are no known harmful substances within King MicroShield and the product is not an ingestion or inhalation hazard. If burned, no harmful gasses are emitted and there is no off-gassing when King StarBoard® ST with MicroShield is cut and fabricated. The antimicrobial agent is EPA-registered and listed with the FDA as a modifier to medical devices. • Inhibits growth of bacteria, algae and fungi • Non-leaching, bonded at the atomic level • Furniture and cabinetry qualifies for LEED Green Building Rating System points • Antimicrobial agent is active for the life of the product