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Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM Report Construction Specialties, Inc PediTred G4, PediTred LP G3, PediGrid G1, PediMat AA M2, Gridline G6, and PediMat M1 (Nylon and Polypropylene versions) Prepared by MBDC April 2013 1001 East Market Street, Suite 200 Charlottesville, VA 22902 2013, MBDC, LLC. CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY For use only by Construction Specialties, Inc, MBDC, & Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute Cradle to Cradle is a registered trademark of MBDC, LLC. Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM is a certification mark licensed by Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation InstituteTM

CM Cradle to Cradle Certified Report for PediTred G4, PediTred LP G3 PediGrid G1, PediMat AA M2, Gridline G6, and PediMat M1 Contents Contents 1 Executive Summary 2 Certification Results 2 Scorecard Material Health Material Reutilization Renewable Energy Use Water Stewardship Social Fairness Conclusion 2 3 7 7 8 8 8 Summary Recommendations 8 9 Appendix A: Material Health Optimization Plan 11 Appendix B: Renewable Energy Plan 12 Appendix C: Water Stewardship Principles 14 Appendix D: Social Responsibility Principles 18 Appendix E: Glossary of Terms 22 Resources and Works Cited 25 2013 MBDC LLC. CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY For use only by Construction Specialties, Inc, MBDC, & Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation InstituteTM Cradle to Cradle is a registered trademark of MBDC Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM is a certification mark licensed by Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation InstituteTM Page 1 of 27

CM Cradle to Cradle Certified Report for PediTred G4, PediTred LP G3 PediGrid G1, PediMat AA M2, Gridline G6, and PediMat M1 Executive Summary Construction Specialties, Inc is applying to have its Pedisystems Entrance Flooring Products, recertified in CM the Cradle to Cradle Certified program by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute under Version 2.1.1 of the standard. As the accredited assessment body, MBDC is submitting this report for review by Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute and is recommending that Construction CM Specialties, Inc‘s Pedisystems Entrance Flooring products be renewed as Cradle to Cradle Certified st Silver for one calendar year beginning on March 31 2013. Certification Results Scorecard The lowest level achieved in any of the five categories determines the final certification level. The requirements in each category were completed at the following levels: Construction Specialties, Inc- Pedisystems Entrance Flooring Products Includes the following versions: PediTred G4*, PediTred LP G3*, PediGrid G1*, PediMat AA M2*, Grindline G6, and PediMat M1* *indicates product that come in polypropylene and nylon versions Level Category Material Health Basic Silver Gold Material Reutilization Renewable Energy Use Water Stewardship Social Fairness Platinum OVERALL 2013 MBDC LLC. CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY For use only by Construction Specialties, Inc, MBDC, & Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation InstituteTM Cradle to Cradle is a registered trademark of MBDC Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM is a certification mark licensed by Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation InstituteTM Page 2 of 27

CM Cradle to Cradle Certified Report for PediTred G4, PediTred LP G3 PediGrid G1, PediMat AA M2, Gridline G6, and PediMat M1 Material Health Based on the assessment of the product‘s components & ingredients for impact to human and environmental health, the product meets the requirements for at the Silver level in the Material Health category. See the table below for a summary of the Material Health assessments for each of the product‘s components. Construction Specialties has developed a plan to replace the problematic ingredients by working with suppliers to reduce and eventually eliminate ingredients of concern. See Appendix A for Construction Specialties, Inc‘s strategy for replacing problematic components. For any GREY assessed components, full data will need to be received within six months or these materials will be considered RED and recommended for phase-out. Table 1 – Material Health Assessment Results: COMPONENT ASSESSMENT COMMENTS Aluminum Rails, G4, G3, G1 & M2 B Contains small amounts of moderately problematic ingredients in the overall aluminum alloy but is acceptable for use and highly recyclable TPE Rail Hinge connector G3 & G4 C Contains small amounts of moderately problematic ingredients but is acceptable for use. Recycling can be a challenge here due to the thermoset nature of the material. This is typically downcycled. Stainless steel pop rivets B Contains small amounts of moderately problematic ingredients in the steel alloy but is acceptable for use. Can be recycled with similar grades of stainless steel or with general purpose steel. EPDM 1‘ cushions, G1 C Contains small amounts of moderately problematic ingredients but is acceptable for use. Recycling can be a challenge here due to the thermoset nature of the material. This is typically downcycled. Rail Carrier* C Contains small amounts of moderately problematic ingredients but it acceptable for use. EPDM continuous cushion, M2 C Contains small amounts of moderately problematic ingredients but is acceptable for use. Recycling can be a challenge here due to the thermoset nature of the material. This is typically downcycled. Carpet Strip system C Contains two separate materials, each of which would be assessed as B, but they cannot be recycled together so they must be separated or the carpet strip will be downcycled. *indicates material only utilized in PediMat M1 Table 2: Offered Colors for Nylon version Color Name Assessment Comments Gun Metal X This material has been assessed X due to the presence an organohalogenated compound. 2013 MBDC LLC. CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY For use only by Construction Specialties, Inc, MBDC, & Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation InstituteTM Cradle to Cradle is a registered trademark of MBDC Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM is a certification mark licensed by Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation InstituteTM Page 3 of 27

CM Cradle to Cradle Certified Report for PediTred G4, PediTred LP G3 PediGrid G1, PediMat AA M2, Gridline G6, and PediMat M1 Espresso Midnight Pewter Slate Graph Aqua Sandbar Gray Fox Graphite Charcoal Eggplant Cast G. Spruce Lava X X X X X X X X X X X X X X This material has been assessed X due to the presence of a heavy metal ladened compound. This material has been assessed X due to the presence an organohalogenated compound. This material has been assessed X due to the presence of an organohalogenated compound, and a heavy metal ladened compound. This material has been assessed X due to the presence of an organohalogenated compound, and a heavy metal ladened compound. This material has been assessed X due to the presence an organohalogenated compound. This material has been assessed X due to the presence an organohalogenated compound. This material has been assessed X due to the presence of an organohalogenated compound, and a heavy metal ladened compound. This material has been assessed X due to the presence of an organohalogenated compound, and a heavy metal ladened compound. This material has been assessed X due to the presence of an organohalogenated compound, and a heavy metal ladened compound. This material has been assessed X due to the presence of an organohalogenated compound, and a heavy metal ladened compound. This material has been assessed X due to the presence of an organohalogenated compound, and a heavy metal ladened compound. This material has been assessed X due to the presence an organohalogenated compound. This material has been assessed X due to the presence of an organohalogenated compound, and a heavy metal ladened compound. This material has been assessed X due to the presence of an 2013 MBDC LLC. CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY For use only by Construction Specialties, Inc, MBDC, & Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation InstituteTM Cradle to Cradle is a registered trademark of MBDC Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM is a certification mark licensed by Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation InstituteTM Page 4 of 27

CM Cradle to Cradle Certified Report for PediTred G4, PediTred LP G3 PediGrid G1, PediMat AA M2, Gridline G6, and PediMat M1 Fern Raspberry Sandstone H.Moss Silverado Indigo Ash Berry X X X X X X X organohalogenated compound, and a heavy metal ladened compound. This material has been assessed X due to the presence of an organohalogenated compound, and a heavy metal ladened compound. This material has been assessed X due to the presence of an organohalogenated compound, and a heavy metal ladened compound. This material has been assessed X due to the presence an organohalogenated compound. This material has been assessed X due to the presence an organohalogenated compound. This material has been assessed X due to the presence of an organohalogenated compound, and a heavy metal ladened compound. This material has been assessed X due to the presence of an organohalogenated compound, and a heavy metal ladened compound. This material has been assessed X due to the presence of an organohalogenated compound, and a heavy metal ladened compound. Table 3: Offered Colors for polypropylene versions: Color Name Assessment Midnight X Wrought Iron Sandstone Pewter Slate #544 C X X X Comments This material has been assessed X due to the presence an organohalogenated compound. This material is acceptable for use from the Cradle to Cradle perspective. This material has been assessed X due to the presence an organohalogenated compound. This material has been assessed X due to the presence an organohalogenated compound. This material has been assessed X due to the presence of an organohalogenated compound, and a heavy metal ladened compound. 2013 MBDC LLC. CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY For use only by Construction Specialties, Inc, MBDC, & Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation InstituteTM Cradle to Cradle is a registered trademark of MBDC Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM is a certification mark licensed by Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation InstituteTM Page 5 of 27

CM Cradle to Cradle Certified Report for PediTred G4, PediTred LP G3 PediGrid G1, PediMat AA M2, Gridline G6, and PediMat M1 Eggplant #2365 Sandbar #322 Indigo #306 Graphite Silverado Expresso Tan#42 Olive #183 Meriot #184 X X X C X X X X Grey This material has been assessed X due to the presence an organohalogenated compound. This material has been assessed X due to the presence an organohalogenated compound. This material has been assessed X due to the presence of an organohalogenated compound, and a heavy metal ladened compound. This material is acceptable for use from the Cradle to Cradle perspective This material has been assessed X due to the presence of an organohalogenated compound, and a heavy metal ladened compound. This material has been assessed X due to the presence of an organohalogenated compound, and a heavy metal ladened compound. This material has been assessed X due to the presence of an organohalogenated compound, and a heavy metal ladened compound. This material has been assessed X due to the presence an organohalogenated compound. This material has been assessed Grey due to the inability to obtain proprietary information. Key: A Preferred: Biological nutrient that is renewably sourced and rapidly degradable or technical nutrient that is fully recyclable. Little to no risk to human health and/or environmental health. (Note: This designation is applicable to program version 3.0 only) B Preferred: Little to no risk to human health and/or environmental health. C Acceptable: One or more moderate risks to human health and/or environmental health. Suitable for continued use until a GREEN alternative is found. X Problematic: One or more significant risks to human and/or environmental health; should be phased out as quickly as possible. G Incomplete: Either ingredient data is not complete or evaluation data is not available for one or more criteria. Data should be completed or ingredient should be phased out of use. BANNED Banned: This ingredient (or a chemical in this component) poses a serious risk to human and CM environmental health and is not allowed in the Cradle to Cradle Certified program. 2013 MBDC LLC. CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY For use only by Construction Specialties, Inc, MBDC, & Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation InstituteTM Cradle to Cradle is a registered trademark of MBDC Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM is a certification mark licensed by Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation InstituteTM Page 6 of 27

CM Cradle to Cradle Certified Report for PediTred G4, PediTred LP G3 PediGrid G1, PediMat AA M2, Gridline G6, and PediMat M1 Material Reutilization Construction Specialties, Inc‘s Pedisystems Entrance Flooring meet the requirements for Gold level in this category. It is comprised primarily of aluminum, steel, EPDM, and nylon/polypropylene carpet strips: GridLine G6 is completely comprised of aluminum and therefore 100% recyclable PediTred G4, PediTred LP G3, PediGrid G1, PediMat AA M2, and PediMat M1 all contain either a polypropylene/nylon carpet strip: o These carpet strips are recyclable but C/S has also implemented a take-back program (see paragraph below) Approximately 70% of the Pedisystems products (on average) are comprised of aluminum Steel contains an average of 30% recycled content (industrial average) Aluminum extrusions contain 75% recycled content (post-industrial and post-consumer combined) It is assumed that the steel and aluminum will eventually be recycled. Under these assumptions, the Pedisystems Entrance Flooring contains from 52.5-75% recycled or renewable content and are from100]% recyclable or compostable. Depending on the product size and SKU under consideration, the Material Reutilization score for the Pedisystems Entrance Flooring ranges from 84.2-91.7 based on the following formula: 2 * [% Recyclable/Compostable] [% Recycled/Rapidly Renewable Content] * 100 3 The material reutilization scores above qualifies for the platinum level, but due to the fact that thetakeback program is only for a portion of the product, this product qualifies at the Gold level for reutilization. "C/S Entrance Flooring Systems will take the product back to recycle and decide a course of action for any applicable freight charges or a discount for a replacement system on a case by case basis. However, we prefer to help customers refurbish existing units by offering replacement components. If the unit has reached its end of life or a renovation has made it unsuitable for use, we happily offer nationwide recycling assistance. We help the customer find the nearest local recycler to avoid the environmental consequences (added carbon footprint) from re-shipping the materials back to C/S. Specifically for carpet insert strips recycling call PCI Flortech 630-458-5760 to arrange local service" Renewable Energy Use Construction Specialties, Inc‘s Pedisystems Entrance Flooring products meet the requirements for the Gold level in this category. The total annual energy requirement for the manufacture of the Pedisystem Entrance Flooring products in Construction Specialties, Inc‗s Muncy, PA facility in 2012 was 487,090 kW. Construction Specialties, Inc has purchased renewable energy credits through their energy provider for 50% of electricity from non- 2013 MBDC LLC. CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY For use only by Construction Specialties, Inc, MBDC, & Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation InstituteTM Cradle to Cradle is a registered trademark of MBDC Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM is a certification mark licensed by Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation InstituteTM Page 7 of 27

CM Cradle to Cradle Certified Report for PediTred G4, PediTred LP G3 PediGrid G1, PediMat AA M2, Gridline G6, and PediMat M1 renewable based resources and has also offset greenhouse gas emissions resulting from operations. Please see Appendix B for Construction Specialties, Inc‘s RECs and complete energy usage. Water Stewardship Construction Specialties, Inc‘s Pedisystems Entrance Flooring products meet the requirements for Gold level in this category. As part of its ―Environmental Positioning Statement‖ (Rev Date: 2/15/08), the company states that it will ―determine its water footprint at its individual operations and act to minimize any negative impact its operations may have on water ecosystems, institute effective measures to monitor water usage, and annually seek to reduce its water footprint.‖ Additionally, the Muncy plant which uses well water has installed a meter at its wellhead to measure the amount of water it draws annually. The company has also installed waterless urinals and low flush toilets in another plant location with possible installation at the Muncy facility if renovations occur. Construction Specialties has also completed a water audit of the manufacturing facilities in Muncy, Pennsylvania. This was for another Construction Specialties Inc product but because this product is assembled at the same plant the water audit can also be utilized for the Entrance Flooring products as well. Therefore, the requirements for the gold level, under water stewardship, have been met by Construction Specialties Inc. Please see Appendix C for Water Stewardship statement, and the full water audit. Social Fairness Construction Specialties, Inc‘s Pedisystems Entrance Flooring products meet the requirements for Gold level in this category. Construction Specialties, Inc has created and implemented Social Responsibility principles in line with Silver level requirements. Construction Specialties, Inc. has also completed the B-corp self audit in order to qualify for the Gold level in Social Fairness Please see Appendix D for further details. Conclusion Summary Construction Specialties, Inc‘s Pedisystems Entrance Flooring products meet all Cradle to Cradle CM Certified Silver level requirements under program version 2.1.1. One year after the recertification date, Construction Specialties, Inc will have the option to recertify the products. The product may continue to recertify the product under Version 2.1.1. program requirements until December 31, 2014. By January 1, 2015 the product must meet the Version 3 program requirements in order to maintain the certification. 2013 MBDC LLC. CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY For use only by Construction Specialties, Inc, MBDC, & Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation InstituteTM Cradle to Cradle is a registered trademark of MBDC Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM is a certification mark licensed by Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation InstituteTM Page 8 of 27

CM Cradle to Cradle Certified Report for PediTred G4, PediTred LP G3 PediGrid G1, PediMat AA M2, Gridline G6, and PediMat M1 Furthermore, this product certification does not mean the individual components are certified. Material suppliers of Construction Specialties, Inc may not use this marketing language or otherwise promote its products as certified. CM In order to obtain a license to use the Cradle to Cradle Certified mark, a Trademark Licensing Agreement must be executed between Construction Specialties, Inc and The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. That document includes guidelines for appropriate use of the marks. Recommendations Although Construction Specialties, Inc has made many positive strides in the ecologically intelligent design of these products, there still exist opportunities for improvement, and optimization of the product is required. In order to move towards Cradle to Cradle Certified following items would need to be completed: CM Silver level under program version 2.1.1, the Material Health o Optimization of red and grey assessed materials to yellow and green. In order to move towards Cradle to Cradle Certified following items would need to be completed: CM Silver level under program version 3, the Material Health o Optimization of materials that contain carcinogens, mutagens and reproductive toxins to those that do not contain such substances. o Collection of banned list declarations for any grey assessed materials or red assessed items with grey ingredients. Material Reutilization o Reutilization score - The score considers both recycled content and recyclability or compostability. Products with a score of 50 are eligible for the Silver level of certification. Renewable Energy Use o The Silver level applicant will purchase or produce 5% of the energy required for final product manufacture from renewable sources. Generally this is achieved through the purchase of renewable energy certificates (REC‘s) and carbon off-sets as appropriate. REC‘s are only applicable to purchased electricity, while carbon off-sets may be applied to any CO2 emissions source. This would apply to the energy used at the primary supplier facilities and any contract manufacturer‘s facilities. It does not apply to energy used further back in the supply chain. Water Stewardship o The Silver level applicant will have no significant discharge permit violations in the past two years, will characterize local and business specific water related issues and develop an action plan as needed, and perform a water audit for the manufacturing facility and any contract manufacturing facilities. These are required to achieve the Basic and Bronze levels as well as the Silver level. 2013 MBDC LLC. CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY For use only by Construction Specialties, Inc, MBDC, & Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation InstituteTM Cradle to Cradle is a registered trademark of MBDC Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM is a certification mark licensed by Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation InstituteTM Page 9 of 27

CM Cradle to Cradle Certified Report for PediTred G4, PediTred LP G3 PediGrid G1, PediMat AA M2, Gridline G6, and PediMat M1 o Additionally, the Silver level applicant will characterize and assess process level chemicals related to product manufacture that are present in effluent. Alternatively, supply chain-relevant water issues for at least 20% of Tier 1 suppliers will be characterized and a positive impact strategy will be developed. Social Responsibility o The Silver level applicant will complete both a basic self audit to assess protection of fundamental human rights at the tier one supplier level, and demonstrate that appropriate management procedures are in place. A full social responsibility self-audit will also be completed employing UN Global Compact or B Corp tools. These are required to achieve the Basic and Bronze levels combined as well as the Silver level. o The Silver level applicant will also choose from several additional requirements including completion of FSC certification or purchase of FSC certified inputs (other certifications may also apply), investigation and management of supply chain social issues, or active participation in innovative social projects. 2013 MBDC LLC. CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY For use only by Construction Specialties, Inc, MBDC, & Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation InstituteTM Cradle to Cradle is a registered trademark of MBDC Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM is a certification mark licensed by Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation InstituteTM Page 10 of 27

CM Cradle to Cradle Certified Report for PediTred G4, PediTred LP G3 PediGrid G1, PediMat AA M2, Gridline G6, and PediMat M1 Appendix A: Material Health Optimization Plan MBDC is currently working with Construction Specialties to optimize their X colorants. MBDC has reached out to alternative supplier, and ongoing efforts are being done to appropriately color match all colors offered. 2013 MBDC LLC. CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY For use only by Construction Specialties, Inc, MBDC, & Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation InstituteTM Cradle to Cradle is a registered trademark of MBDC Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM is a certification mark licensed by Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation InstituteTM Page 11 of 27

CM Cradle to Cradle Certified Report for PediTred G4, PediTred LP G3 PediGrid G1, PediMat AA M2, Gridline G6, and PediMat M1 Appendix B: Renewable Energy Plan 2013 MBDC LLC. CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY For use only by Construction Specialties, Inc, MBDC, & Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation InstituteTM Cradle to Cradle is a registered trademark of MBDC Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM is a certification mark licensed by Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation InstituteTM Page 12 of 27

CM Cradle to Cradle Certified Report for PediTred G4, PediTred LP G3 PediGrid G1, PediMat AA M2, Gridline G6, and PediMat M1 2013 MBDC LLC. CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY For use only by Construction Specialties, Inc, MBDC, & Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation InstituteTM Cradle to Cradle is a registered trademark of MBDC Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM is a certification mark licensed by Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation InstituteTM Page 13 of 27

CM Cradle to Cradle Certified Report for PediTred G4, PediTred LP G3 PediGrid G1, PediMat AA M2, Gridline G6, and PediMat M1 Appendix C: Water Stewardship Principles 2013 MBDC LLC. CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY For use only by Construction Specialties, Inc, MBDC, & Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation InstituteTM Cradle to Cradle is a registered trademark of MBDC Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM is a certification mark licensed by Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation InstituteTM Page 14 of 27

CM Cradle to Cradle Certified Report for PediTred G4, PediTred LP G3 PediGrid G1, PediMat AA M2, Gridline G6, and PediMat M1 2013 MBDC LLC. CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY For use only by Construction Specialties, Inc, MBDC, & Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation InstituteTM Cradle to Cradle is a registered trademark of MBDC Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM is a certification mark licensed by Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation InstituteTM Page 15 of 27

CM Cradle to Cradle Certified Report for PediTred G4, PediTred LP G3 PediGrid G1, PediMat AA M2, Gridline G6, and PediMat M1 2013 MBDC LLC. CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY For use only by Construction Specialties, Inc, MBDC, & Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation InstituteTM Cradle to Cradle is a registered trademark of MBDC Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM is a certification mark licensed by Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation InstituteTM Page 16 of 27

CM Cradle to Cradle Certified Report for PediTred G4, PediTred LP G3 PediGrid G1, PediMat AA M2, Gridline G6, and PediMat M1 2013 MBDC LLC. CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY For use only by Construction Specialties, Inc, MBDC, & Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation InstituteTM Cradle to Cradle is a registered trademark of MBDC Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM is a certification mark licensed by Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation InstituteTM Page 17 of 27

CM Cradle to Cradle Certified Report for PediTred G4, PediTred LP G3 PediGrid G1, PediMat AA M2, Gridline G6, and PediMat M1 Appendix D: Social Responsibility Principles 2013 MBDC LLC. CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY For use only by Construction Specialties, Inc, MBDC, & Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation InstituteTM Cradle to Cradle is a registered trademark of MBDC Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM is a certification mark licensed by Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation InstituteTM Page 18 of 27

CM Cradle to Cradle Certified Report for PediTred G4, PediTred LP G3 PediGrid G1, PediMat AA M2, Gridline G6, and PediMat M1 2013 MBDC LLC. CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY For use only by Construction Specialties, Inc, MBDC, & Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation InstituteTM Cradle to Cradle is a registered trademark of MBDC Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM is a certification mark licensed by Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation InstituteTM Page 19 of 27

CM Cradle to Cradle Certified Report for PediTred G4, PediTred LP G3 PediGrid G1, PediMat AA M2, Gridline G6, and PediMat M1 2013 MBDC LLC. CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY For use only by Construction Specialties, Inc, MBDC, & Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation InstituteTM Cradle to Cradle is a registered trademark of MBDC Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM is a certification mark licensed by Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation InstituteTM Page 20 of 27

CM Cradle to Cradle Certified Report for PediTred G4, PediTred LP G3 PediGrid G1, PediMat AA M2, Gridline G6, and PediMat M1 2013 MBDC LLC. CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY For use only by Construction Specialties, Inc, MBDC, & Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation InstituteTM Cradle to Cradle is a registered trademark of MBDC Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM is a certification mark licensed by Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation InstituteTM Page 21 of 27

CM Cradle to Cradle Certified Report for PediTred G4, PediTred LP G3 PediGrid G1, PediMat AA M2, Gridline G6, and PediMat M1 Appendix E: Glossary of Terms ALGAE TOXICITY Several Genera and Species of Green Algae found in lakes, ponds, and streams that are responsible for aquatic oxygen balance and food sources for fish are tested for their reaction to chemical exposure. Chemicals that kill algae are considered dangerous to aquatic eco-systems due to the possible food chain effects and food source depletion. Algae Toxicity is a measure of a substance's toxicity when consumed by these various types of Algae. A common measuring tool is LC50 ("lethal concentration"), which is the concentration of a substance in the water required to kill fifty (50) percent of the algae test population. If LC50 10 mg/L, the substance is considered algae toxic. BIOACCUMULATION The process by which substances are stored and accumulated in the tissue or organs of humans or animals. BIOCONCENTRATION FACTOR (BCF) A measure of the tendency for a chemical to accumulate. The ratio of the concentration of a substance in a liv

Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM is a certification mark licensed by Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation InstituteTM Executive Summary Construction Specialties, Inc is applying to have its Pedisystems Entrance Flooring Products, recertified in the Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM program by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute under

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