Sustainable Design today forms an integral requirement on many government and non- government projects. Government authorities and leading developers now commonly go beyond the minimum energy efficiency requirements stipulated in the Building Code of Australia, and specify Green Star rating for their projects.

Boral Plasterboard products and systems can contribute to Green Star rating of educational buildings in a number of ways:

Waste Management (Green Star Ref No. Man-7) Up to two credit points can be awarded to recognise contractor management practices that minimise the amount of construction waste going to disposal. Please contact your local Boral Plasterboard office in regard to waste pick up services available in your area.

Recycled Content (Green Star Ref No Mat-3)
The use of Boral Enviro plasterboard utilising Recycled Core Technology may contribute towards achieving one Green Star credit point. Boral Enviro plasterboard products have received Green Environmental Choice Australia (GECA) certification as meeting GECA's Panel Board standard for recycled content.

Internal Noise Levels (Green Star Ref No. IEQ-7)
The use of Boral Plasterboard acoustic wall systems, Echostop plasterboard or acoustic ceiling tiles can contribute one Green Star credit point.

Volatile Organic Compounds (Green Star Ref No.IEQ-8)
Boral Plasterboard lining products, compounds and adhesives have been certified as having Volatile Organic Compound levels within the limits required to contribute to one Green Star credit point.