From FCW.COM: Laticrete announced that the Green Building Council of Australia has awarded products submitted by Laticrete Australia with Green Star certificates for meeting VOC content test requirements. South Coast Air Quality Management Division Rule 1168, Laticrete Australia has an entire range of products Green Star certified for emitting low levels of VOCs including self-leveling compounds, mortars, grouts, and thin-set and stone adhesives for the installation of tile and stone.

The Green Building Council of Australia developed the Green Star program to be a national, voluntary environmental rating system to evaluate the construction and design of buildings. The Green Star rating system was established to create a common language, set a standard of measurement, promote integrated building design, recognize environmental leadership, identify life-cycle impact, and raise awareness on the benefits of building green.