b'doing itReseneGlobeclosing the green loopIts all very well selecting eco-friendly products but they also need to be installed in the right way. Thats why Resene created Eco.Decorator.B einggreenissomethingResenehashas a very high profilebut to completeresidential and commercial buildings. Troake workedhardatformanydecades:the loop we need to make sure the peopleGroup was invited to join the initiative in mid introducingwaterbornepainttoapplying them are doing it in a way that also2009 after attending a Resene seminar. Australasia in the 1950s; offering an extensiverespects the environment, says John.WereaprettygreencompanyandrangeofEnvironmentalChoice-approvedTwoyearson,andResenenowhas100 Eco.Decoratorfittedinnicelywithour paintsinthemid1990s;reducingsolventEco.Decorators involved in the scheme. Johnmarketing, says Troakes operations manager, levels by more than 90% and launching thehopes that number will at least double by theKevin Stuchbury. Our systems complemented world-firstinnovativePaintWiseschemetoend of 2011.the scheme that Resene had in place. We recycle or responsibly dispose of unwantedNotjustanyonecanbeanEco.Decorator.recycle, not only all our unused paint, but paint and paint containers.Painting contractors must be invited to join,allourpainttinstoo,andEco.Decorator Now Resene has taken its eco promise oneandReseneselectsonlythosewhocandovetailed nicely with what we do.step further with the introduction of a newdemonstrateanongoingcommitmenttoTroake continues to hold Gold Level Enviro-initiative called Eco.Decorator. Established inenvironmentally responsible, quality-focusedMark New Zealand certification and recently late 2008, the scheme is a response to Resenespractices. Assessment for membership in thewontheMasseyUniversityExcellencein driveforcompleteproductstewardship,programme includes rigorous evaluation of aSustainabilityawardattheNorthShore says John Gerondis, Resenes national salescompanys sustainable work practices, wasteBusiness Awards in Auckland. Director Vince manager. Eco.Decorator has been devised tomanagement, project plans and project sign- Troake believes that Troakes involvement in ensure that those using Resene products dooff processes. Eco.Decorator contributed to this win.so in an eco-friendly manner from the start ofOnecompanywhichhasmadethegrade ParticipatinginEco.Decoratorisquitea the project to its completion.and is enjoying being part of the scheme isstringent process, he says. But that adds We can make our products as sustainableTroake Group. The Auckland-based contractorto the value, and helps us secure work not as possibleand thats an area where Resenespecialises in ceilings and interior systems foronlywithorganisationssuchasACCor 58'