PFB expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam products contain a small amount of HBCD (hexabromocyclododecane), a brominated flame retardant. HBCD is an organic substance that acts as combustion modifier to inhibit the ignition of combustible organic materials. HBCD is used in expanded polystyrene foam in order to meet strict building code fire performance requirements.
At PFB Corporation, we are concerned with the future of the planet and the effects that modern life styles may be having on climate change. PFB Corporation is commited to conducting our operations responsibly, mindful of the economic, environmental and social impacts of our operations. We have always placed environmental protection at the highest level of importance in our products, our processes and our practices. It is our intention to focus on improving our performance related to conversion of inputs, such as materials, energy, and water; into outputs, such as products, emissions, effluents and waste through a process of continuous improvement.
In this report we present our initial baseline performance from measurements recorded in 2006 and 2007. We plan to expand disclosure over time and measure our efforts against this baseline to be accountable for improvement in future reports.
Green House Gas (GHG) – greenhouse gases are those gases which contribute to global warming. According to the Kyoto protocol significant greenhouse gases, emitted by human activity, include carbon dioxide (C02), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N20), hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), perfluorocarbons (PFCs), and sulphur hexafluoride (SF6).
Ozone Depleting Substance (ODS) – A chemical compound that reaches the stratosphere and is capable of reacting with stratospheric ozone causing it to be depleted. Stratospheric ozone protects the earth from harmful UV radiation. PFB does not emit harmful ozone depleting substances from our manufacturing processes.
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) – any organic compound that can become vaporized under normal atmospheric conditions. VOC can contribute to the creation of ground level smog around urban centers. PFB releases VOC’s as part of our foam insulation production processes and we are sensitive to this issue and are actively working towards reductions in the amount of VOC’s we emit.
Energy Used in Making PFB Products VS. Energy Saved by Customers | PFB Emissions Compared to Customers Emission Savings
| Yield From Materials Consumed 2007 | Water Use 2007 | Direct Energy Consumed | Emissions to the Atmosphere | Waste Management







