W. R. MEADOWS has championed environmental awareness since the 1980s and pioneered the GREEN LINE® product portfolio.

• This line features products with lower VOC content, achieved through innovative water-based formulations. These formulations typically have lower embodied carbon compared to their solvent-based counterparts. MEL-PRIME W/B is part of this line.
• Contractors prefer GREEN LINE products for their exceptional performance and ease of application, requiring less specialized equipment. Tools used for application can be cleaned with soap and water while still wet, eliminating the need for harsh chemical cleaners.
• Water-based products not only safeguard the atmosphere but also enhance worker safety.
• Utilizing biobased content: By utilizing biobased content, we support renewable resources, contribute to a more sustainable production process and lower carbon emissions.
• Intentionally added product ingredients have been screened against chemicals listed in the Living Building Challenge Red List 4.0, April 2024, and do not contain any of the listed ingredients.

W. R. MEADOWS sources many materials domestically. Sourcing materials locally is more sustainable and results in a smaller carbon footprint for several reasons:

• It reduces transportation emissions by avoiding long-distance and overseas shipping, cutting fuel use and greenhouse gas output.
• Supporting domestic industries strengthens local economies and promotes sustainable practices, reducing reliance on global supply chains.
• Local sourcing ensures efficient logistics, as materials are transported over shorter distances, saving energy in storage and transit.
• Finally, it eliminates dependence on energy-intensive transport modes like cargo ships and planes, which consume large amounts of fossil fuels.

Domestic sourcing supports the environment and creates more resilient, eco-friendly supply chains.

Utilization of Biobased Materials: MEL-PRIME and MEL PRIME N.E contain 26% and 28% biobased material, respectively.

W. R. MEADOWS manufactures MEL PRIME, MEL PRIME N.E., and MEL PRIME W/B adhesives in the USA.

• Sourcing materials domestically can be more sustainable and result in a lower carbon footprint for several reasons:
• Reduced transportation emissions: Local sourcing eliminates the need for long-distance shipping, especially overseas transport, significantly reducing fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
• Support for local economies: Buying domestically strengthens local industries, encourages more sustainable practices, and reduces dependence on global supply chains.
• Efficient logistics: With materials sourced nearby, transportation and delivery are quicker and more efficient, requiring less energy for storage and transit.
• Improved quality control: Local suppliers are often easier to monitor, ensuring higher standards for sustainability practices in production.
• Lower reliance on energy-intensive transport modes: Overseas sourcing often depends on cargo ships and planes, which consume vast amounts of fossil fuels compared to domestic transportation.

In short, domestic sourcing benefits the environment and helps create more resilient and eco-conscious supply chains.

We understand the importance of end-of-life disposal. However, these products are meant to remain permanently adhered to their substrates, making them challenging to remove. As a result, they are typically landfilled during deconstruction or demolition.