Living Kirei
Kirei is a Japanese word signifying many meanings, including Clean, Pure, Truthful and Beautiful. These combined meanings are the starting point for our company philosophy, which is to bring beautiful, natural materials to market. It also applies to the principles we use to run our company, by using recycled products and efficient practices to reduce our overall impact on natural resources and the environment.
Each of our products uses reclaimed, non-toxic materials to lessen our impact on natural resources and contribute to a clean, healthy indoor environment.
Reclaimed Materials
Kirei Board is manufactured from reclaimed agricultural fiber from the Sorghum plant grown around the world for food. The stalks of this plant are usually burned or thrown into landfills after harvest. By using them in the production of Kirei Board this material is removed from the waste stream, reducing landfill need and air pollution, while giving rural farmers a new source of revenue from a previously unused waste material. Minimal amounts of wood are used as bonding strips, greatly reducing the need for newly harvested wood for building.
Low-VOC Emissions
Formaldehyde has been shown to be harmful indoor air pollutant present in high levels in many indoor spaces. Using Kirei Board and low-VOC finishes helps reduce these formaldehyde emissions and contribute to a healthier indoor environment. Kirei Board emits only trace amounts of naturally occurring formaldehyde existing in all organic materials. The KR Bond adhesive used in the manufacture of Kirei Board does not emit any formaldehyde into the ambient indoor atmosphere.
Kirei and LEED ®
Kirei Board is made from rapidly renewable, reclaimed agricultural fiber, with a low-VOC emission adhesive. While LEED does not certify materials, Kirei Board can help your projects gain credit toward LEED Certification under the following
LEED Credits:
Related LEED Credits:
Materials and Resources – Credit 4 – Recycled Content
Indoor Environmental Quality – Credit 4.1 Low-emitting adhesives and sealants
Materials and Resources – Credit 6 – Rapidly Renewable Resources
Supporting documentation for LEED certification is available upon request
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Tao of Kirei
Pronounced “Ki-rai,” Kirei is the Japanese word signifying “Clean” or “Beautiful.”
We have chosen Kirei as the name for our company to reflect our dedication to the principles of elegant, sustainable design |
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