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    The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute Gives PINK Insulation an A+ Image

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    03-21-06

    The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute Gives PINK Insulation an A+

    TOLEDO, OHIO - The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute announced today that Owens Corning (OWENQ.OB) is the first insulation manufacturer to qualify for their stringent new GREENGUARD Product Emission Standard for Children and Schools. The certification includes Owens ...

    Important Habitat Protected for Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge Image

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    02-21-06

    Important Habitat Protected for Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge

    Conway, SC - The Conservation Fund, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Centex Homes announced today the addition of more than 850 acres of hardwood forest and wetland habitat to the Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge, just south of Conway, S.C. Thanks in part to suppo...

    Centex Homes Pledges $1 Million to The Conservation Fund; Continues Industry Leading Land Conservation Initiative Image

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    07-25-05

    Centex Homes Pledges $1 Million to The Conservation Fund; Continues Industry Leading Land Conservation Initiative

    DALLAS - Centex Homes, one of the nation's largest home builders, today announced its continuing support for land conservation through a new preservation initiative with one of the country's most respected independent environmental organizations and an initial $1 mill...

    Millions of Viewers See PINK* Each Week Image

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    04-11-05

    Millions of Viewers See PINK* Each Week

    TOLEDO, OHIO - The design producers on "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" have added another famous face to the show - The Pink Panther. Already a star on the big screen and the corporate mascot of Owens Corning, the panther also graces product packaging of the company...

    Owens Corning Fiber Glass Certified as Industry's Highest Level of Recycled Content Image

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    03-18-05

    Owens Corning Fiber Glass Certified as Industry's Highest Level of Recycled Content

    ATLANTA - At the NAHB Green Building Conference at Atlanta, Owens Corning today announced that its line of fiber glass insulation products has been certified to contain an average of 35 percent recycled content by leading third-party certifier Scientific Certification...

    USG Interiors Plant is First Company Facility to Earn Prestigious VPP Star from OSHA Image

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    07-08-04

    USG Interiors Plant is First Company Facility to Earn Prestigious VPP Star from OSHA

    CARTERSVILLE, Ga. - USG Interiors, Inc., a subsidiary of USG Corporation (NYSE:USG), announced today that its plant in Cartersville, Ga., has earned the prestigious VPP Star award for its outstanding safety performance and processes. Officials from the U.S. Department...

    Owens Corning Insulation Achieves GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certification Image

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    07-08-03

    Owens Corning Insulation Achieves GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certification

    ATLANTA,GA - The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI) announces the certification of the first low emitting foam insulation, Owens Corning's Foamular(R) and PROPINK(R). Certification was also awarded to Owens Corning's PINK fiberglass batts and rolls, ceiling and...

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