Robert Kennedy Jr. visits with Lumicor at Neocon 2008
Chicago - (June 10, 2008) – Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a surprise stop at Lumicor® while visiting Neocon 2008. "Mr. Kennedy is one of the country’s strongest environmental voices and we were honored that our efforts to create a green footprint was of interest to him” said Daniel Lessard, President of Lumicor. Lumicor won a Best of NeoCon Gold award for Mixed Bottles Recycled Glass in R4™ Lumiclear resin. Mixed Bottles Recycled Glass in R4 Lumiclear is an eco-friendly product. The Mixed Bottles are 100% post-consumer recycled glass, primarily from beer bottles. The material is encapsulated in Lumicor’s R4 In addition, Lumicor was honored by IIDA and Contract Magazine for Best Large Booth at Neocon 2008. The Lumicor booth, made almost entirely of Lumicor architectural resin panels, is a study in green building and the multiple uses of Lumicor product. Walls, shelves, inserts, doors, ceiling tiles and even flooring are designed using eco-friendly R4™ Lumiclear and Lumiform. About Waterkeeper Alliance About Riverkeeper: |
Mr. Kennedy was at NeoCon to sign copies of his book “Crimes Against Nature”. Upon leaving, Mr. Kennedy stopped to visit with the Lumicor staff about their recent win for Best of Neocon and Best Large Booth. Lumicor product is designed for sustainability and made with eco-friendly recycled resin - R4™ and post-consumer materials.
resin, which contains pre and post-consumer recycled resin material. The product is certified by (SCS) Scientific Certification Systems for recycled content and will help designers qualify for LEED credit.