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GreenFire: Fire

Prevention and

Suppression

ADE WITH FOODžSAFE,
plant-based compounds,
GreenFire’s product line
M has applications for fire
prevention and fire suppression. While
most fire retardants are chemical
and toxic, the GreenFire compound is
certified by NSF International as a food-
CREDIT: U.S. FOREST SERVICE firefighting is that when the product is
grade substance. What that means for
sprayed inside or outside a home for
fire suppression, it doesn’t create an

to people or animals, or stain most building
Burn notice. Mariposa Meadows employs a variety of fire-resistant elements to safeguard against unpleasant odor, leave residue that is toxic
wildfires, which cause millions of dollars of damage each year and put thousands of homes at risk. materials or textiles.
GreenFire is a perfect solution for
meditation, as well as outdoor sitting areas informed decisions, and specifying products
intended to promote contemplation and a and systems that are durable, resilient and Mariposa Meadows. “This is an all-green,
direct connection with nature. low-maintenance. energy saving and off-the-grid project,
In terms of Mother Nature and resiliency, which makes it perfect to showcase
2. SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND RESILIENCY Mariposa Meadows is fortunate enough to options for people to protect their homes
The concept of self-su ciency has also been not be susceptible to many of the natural from fire, on or off the grid,” says GreenFire
trending, especially since the onset of the disasters that plague other communities founder Ben Allen.
coronavirus. such as superstorms, tornadoes, earth -
When people talk about self-su ciency in quakes or †ooding. Our principal concern
online conversations, they often reference is wild‡re.
onsite power and food production. Accord- We have deployed several strategies to
ing to COGNITION data, there has been a mitigate for wild‡re risk. To begin with,
pronounced spike in interest in topics like we are following the National Fire Protec-
solar power and edible gardens. tion Association (NFPA)’s FireWise guide-
Since Mariposa Meadows’ closest grid lines for “home hardening” and augmented
infrastructure is nearly 20 miles away, self- protection.
sufficiency is a necessity. The electrical All of the exterior materials were carefully
needs of the structures will be powered by speci‡ed for their durability and ‡re resis-
an impressive array of JinkoSolar bifacial tant qualities, including James Hardie ‡ber-
solar photovoltaic panels, along with a son- cement siding, Fabral standing-seam metal
nen battery storage system with an inte- roofs, Creative Mines engineered stone, and
grated inverter. three-hour ‡re-rated metal entry doors from The GreenFire family includes three
A four-season greenhouse that oƒers a Assa Abloy. products:
reliable level of food security, provides a A suite of durable Trex decking products, ■ GreenFire Heat Barrier: Prevents flare
ups and locates gas leaks
salve for pandemic-shocked visitors, and in addition to pavers and natural stone from ProDefense: A spray-on package
highlights ways to create an abundant, sus- Pioneer Landscape Centers, will also help ■
tainable outdoor oasis whether in remote to create a defensible perimeter around the for contractors to pre-treat behind-
locations like ours or in dense urban areas, structures. the-walls structural elements and
landscapes to reduce fire risk
is also part of the master plan. In addition, we are employing Uponor HomeDefense: A DIY version of
To us, self-su ciency shouldn’t be limited sprinkler systems throughout the structures, ■
to renewable power and onsite food produc- as well as GreenFire’s non-toxic, environ- ProDefense
tion. Rather, it encompasses the process mentally friendly food-grade ‡re suppres- Learn more at GreenFire’s website.
of taking personal responsibility, making sion technology—indoors and outdoors.

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