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Cambria is committed to environmental responsibility in its product offerings and business practices.

Product Attributes
  • All natural quartz; strong, durable and everlasting.
  • Cambria is non-porous, therefore harsh chemicals are not required to seal or polish its surface.
  • As the only quartz countertop produced in the USA, Cambria has lower transportation requirements and carbon footprint than other quartz surfacing products produced in the Middle East, Asia and Europe.
  • Cambria is GREENGUARD For Children and SchoolsSM certified.
  • Cambria is GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified®.
  • Cambria qualifies for 1 LEED point.
  • Cambria is certified by NSF International as safe for use as a food preparation surface.
Business Practices
  • 100% of the water in production plants is recycled.
  • The Department of Energy (DOE) works with Cambria to implement energy saving procedures at Cambria facilities.
  • Cambria's fleet vehicles include hybrids (Toyota Prius).
  • A-frame shipping crates that transport slabs and fabricated product are recycled and refurbished.
  • All diamond-metal tooling is retooled and re-used.
  • Cambria recycles water from an on-site storm drainage pond to water the grounds of the manufacturing plant.
  • Scrap material is collected and used as road base material on local construction projects.
  • All computer equipment and batteries are recycled.
  • General office waste is recycled (paper, plastics, ink cartridges, etc.).
  • Collateral & sales materials are printed on Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified paper.
  • Environmental best practices are promoted through training programs at Cambria University.

Cambria- a Green Building Product, Now and for the Future.

At Cambria, we're committed to environmental responsibility in both our product offerings and business practices. Managing and minimizing our impact on the environment is an important part of our culture. As the only producer of natural quartz surfaces in the United States, Cambria offers distinct advantages in the areas of environmental health, safety and sustainability.

All Natural Quartz - Durable and Everlasting - Cambria is 93% quartz, twice as strong as granite and will last far longer than other stone and laminated countertop materials.

Cambria Natural Quartz Surfaces™ have a lower "carbon footprint" compared with other imported quartz products - Cambria is made from quartz primarily mined in North America. Cambria is the only quartz product made in the United States. It is produced and shipped from Minnesota to North American partners, then to the end user. Other quartz products, primarily manufactured in the Middle East, Asia and Europe, require greater shipping and transportation resources than Cambria.

Cambria GREENGUARD Certification - Why it Matters - GREENGUARD certification offers consumers the independent assurance that Cambria has no impact on indoor air quality.

GREENGUARD: Indoor Air Quality - Cambria is GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified® by the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI) under the GREENGUARD Standard for Low Emitting Products. This accreditation means that Cambria meets the GEI's indoor air standards for low chemical and particle emissions and contributes one (1) point in any LEED-certified building project in the Indoor Environmental Quality category. See back panel for more information on LEED.

GREENGUARD: Children & Schools - Children are more heavily exposed to environmental toxins than adults. They consume more food, water, and have higher inhalation rates per pound of body weight than adults1. Cambria is proud to be GREENGUARD for Children & SchoolsSM certified by the GEI as safe for schools and daycare. Cambria also complies with State of California's Department of Health Services (CDHS) Standard Practice for testing chemical emissions, a more stringent certification than GREENGUARD's Indoor Air Quality certification, and can be used to earn valuable credits in the CDHS Best Practices Manual for K-12 schools.

NSF International Certification - For more than 60 years, NSF International has helped protect consumers by certifying products and writing standards for food, water, air and consumer goods. As an independent, not-for-profit organization, NSF's ongoing public health commitment is to encourage everyone to live safer. Cambria meets NSF 51 Food Zone Compliance, its nonporous surface resists staining and prevents absorbtion of moisture and food materials which can harbor harmful bacteria. Cambria doesn't require sealing or maintenance to protect its surface; it is naturally safe for your home and commercial food preparation areas.

No chemical cleaners or sealers required - Cambria, unlike granite, is virtually worry-free and exceptionally easy to maintain. Cambria is twice as strong as granite. Granite is porous and subject to staining if not maintained with sealers, conditioners cleaners and wax. Just wash Cambria with warm water. It's that simple.






Cambria's Commitment to Sustainable Business Practices:

  • 100 percent of the water used for production in Cambria's plant and fabrication facilities is recycled through a series of advanced settling and filtering techniques.
  • Cambria currently participates in the United States Department of Energy "Save Energy Now" program. Program personnel work with industrial plants to identify ways to reduce energy use in key process systems, including electricity, gas, water and compressed air. An analysis of the plant is done after initial assessment using DOE software tools and together the DOE and plant personnel agree on potential energy saving opportunities. Most importantly, the plant staff is then trained to carry out the decided energy saving procedures.
  • Cambria is committed to fuel efficient employee transportation. Our fleet vehicles include Toyota Prius hybrids.
  • A-frame shipping crates that transport slabs and fabricated product are recycled and refurbished. Cambria receives more than 100 used A-frames monthly from Cambria Certified Installation Associates or Cambria Fabrication Facilities. Cambria refurbishes and reuses 100% of the returned A-frames for transportation of slabs.
  • All diamond-metal tooling is refurbished and re-used. Each diamond-metal tool has a lifespan of approximately 2,000 lineal feet. At that point, Cambria refurbishes and restores the tool for use on another 2,000 lineal feet. This process is repeated up to 7 times, stretching the tools use much further than most companies that discard tools when restoration is needed.
  • Cambria uses water from an on-site storm drainage pond to water the grounds of the manufacturing plant. The pond is replenished by water runoff from the grounds, parking lot drains, and an on-site water well when necessary.
  • Scrap material from the production and fabrication process that would otherwise end up in landfills, is collected and used as road base material on local construction projects.
  • Cambria recycles all computer equipment and batteries. Cambria is very conscious of the need to properly dispose of electronic components and batteries at the end of their life cycle. Cambria disposes of these items at certified recycling centers.
  • Cambria recycles general waste. Cambria promotes recycling of paper, plastic, waste metal and used ink cartridges and provides designated receptacles within Cambria facilities for proper waste separation and processing.
  • Cambria sales collateral and business materials are regularly printed on FSC certified and/or recycled paper.
  • Cambria Certified Fabrication and Installation Associates are educated in water recovery and equipment recycling practices. These conservation practices are promoted via the training and education programs at Cambria University.
  • Cambria uses composite wood shims, produced from 100% recycled wood waste, to assist in leveling during countertop installations.

What is LEED?

Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) is an accreditation program conducted by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) that certifies building projects based on performance under the LEED Rating System. LEED accredits professionals committed to facilitating sustainable design. LEED is a point-based green building rating system, developed by the USGBC, where projects earn LEED points for satisfying specific green building criteria. LEED certification is available for all building types, including new construction and major renovation; existing buildings; commercial interiors; core and shell; schools and homes. For further information on LEED, visit the USGBC website at www.usgbc.org.

Cambria qualifies for 1 LEED point.

Indoor Environmental Quality: Low Emitting Materials (1 Point)
Design Intent: Reduce the quantity of indoor air contaminants that are odorous, potentially irritating and/or harmful to the comfort and well-being of installers and occupants.

Cambria meets the Grenguard Environmental Institute's (GEI) indoor air standards for low chemical and particle emissions.