Serving the Countertop, Flooring, and Landscaping Industry Since 1975
 
MSI's Environmental Edge
  M S International, Inc. is deeply committed to caring for the environment by actively conserving resources, preventing pollution, and minimizing waste. From minimizing Styrofoam packaging and moving from crates to pallets to utilizing energy efficient lighting throughout our facilities, we continually strive to improve our environmentally responsible policies.



Why Premium Natural StoneTM is considered a Green Product:

It comes from the earth and is inherently eco-friendly
Natural stone has a longer replacement life than all other countertops surfaces
It is a preferred sustainable building material
It is highly regarded for its natural character and stability
It is non-toxic and lasts a lifetime.
No chemicals go into its quarrying or fabricating
It is easy to care for and maintain
It has the environmentally friendly attribute of being recyclable
It is pure, and therefore void of any foreign substance that might be harmful to the earth or to your health.


U.S. Green Building Council / LEED Credits

M S International is a proud member of U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Natural Stone currently qualifies for LEED credits in some areas of the program. The USGBC developed the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating systems to provide a national standard for green building design. This system defines standards for environmentally responsible, healthier, and more profitable structuresm and awards points to new construction and major renovation projects in five categories

Sustainable Sites

Water Efficiency
Energy & Atmosphere
Materials & Resources
Indoor Environmental Quality

Natural Stone Council

M S International is a member of the Natural Stone Council (NSC). This organization aims to further position Genuine Stone as the preferred sustainable building material by:

Using the five key LEED rating system categories as a guide to research, test, and substantiate that stone is a natural choice in building green
Working with an advisory council made up of leading green architects, designers, and specification writers with intimate knowledge of Genuine Stone and its uses in building and landscaping
Promoting Genuine Stone use through media outreach