True sustainability considers the entire product life cycle and the functionality of the product during its life. InnoStar seeks to manufacture in a responsible manner, deliver maximum product performance in terms of energy savings & reliability, and use materials & formulas that do no harm to the environment or people. Further, products should not pose problems at end of life. To achieve these ends, we begin with formulations that are inherently more eco-friendly because they contain little or no solvent, and avoid the use of more harmful constituent molecules. This results in less harmful Volatile Organic Chemicals being emitted to the atmosphere, improved health & safety for those who use and come in contact with the materials, and no harmful waste stream components at the end of the useful life. Next it is important to consider the energy costs associated with delivering the materials to the worksite. Transporting a product from overseas or great distances not only increases the economic cost, but the additional energy consumed in the form of transportation makes the product less “green”. By locating our factory and key suppliers in the Central USA, we can minimize overall delivery times to most of the USA, Mexico and Canada. Many of our competitors bring significant portions of their products in from overseas. A key component of the ecology equation is what is the benefit of the product during its service life? Sealants, for example, must be effective and long lasting to provide reliable energy savings. Low quality products often don’t measure up environmentally or financially when the performance is accurately factored. A sealant that deteriorates and requires premature or regular replacement is no bargain at any price. Worse, a failed material can result in energy losses comparable to leaving and open hole in the wall. Finally, and unfortunately, all too many of us have witnessed the nightmare where a minimally expensive component such as the sealant or adhesive, leads to a catastrophic failure. It’s not just the leaky roof that requires repair; it’s the contents of the home or business that are damaged. At InnoStar Solutions, Inc. we make every effort to consider the product life cycle from beginning to end in an effort to bring you safe, sound, dependable, and sustainable products.