WHY FASTBAG® IS GREEN

1. Fastbags® Conserve Natural Resources:

   Fastbags® eliminate all forming lumber.

   Fastbags® are a stay-in-place form that eliminate all lumber and stakes. A single Fastbag® 36" x 36" x 12" weights less than 10 ounces, yet forms the same concrete as 105 pounds of lumber.

2. Fastbags® Prevent Ground Water Pollution: Fastbag® is a damp proof membrane and prevents concrete toxins from contaminating sensitive ground water. With lumber formed pads, concrete is in direct contact with the ground and enters the groundwater, contaminating spawning and wildlife habitat.

Fastbags® prevents rising damp and mold.

3. Fastbags® Provides a Drier, Healthier Environment: The Fastbag® membrane prevents moisture from wicking up through the concrete pad into the home. This prevents mold and fungi that grow in damp environments and can cause severe respiratory infections and allergic reactions.

4. Fastbag® is LEED® contributing: There are seven categories where in Fastbag® contributes to LEED® points. Click here for details.

5. Fastbag® is BuiltGreen™ listed: Fastbag® is listed under Section VI - Waste Management of the Canadian Home Builders BuiltGreen® Program:

"Section 6-4: Minimum 25% (2 points) or 50% (6 points) by weight of waste materials collected from construction site is diverted from waste stream".

6. Fastbags® are GreenSpec® listed.