Environmental Programs

We take pride in our close relationship with Armstrong, a Charter Member of the US Green Building Council (USGBC). Together, with your help, we can improve the environment.

In 1999, Armstrong Ceilings introduced the industry’s first ceiling recycling program. To date, we have recycled over 100 million square feet of old ceiling material. That’s more than 50,000 tons of construction waste that’s been diverted from landfills.

	We're now celebrating our 10-Year Ceiling Recycling Anniversary! See how ceiling recycling makes a difference with our new Ceiling Recycling Environmental Impact Calculator!
Consider the savings of only one ton of material:
456kg CO2 equivalents of greenhouse gas emitted, the global impact of not driving a car 3,675 miles 11 tons of virgin raw materials, which saves 1,892 gallons of potable water 1,390 kWh electricity, the monthly energy to power a home for 1.4 months
This cradle-to-cradle process is a natural extension of our use of recycled materials and environmentally compatible manufacturing process that reduces our environmental footprint. Join us as we continue to refine and shape the program to make it easier for you to integrate into your building plans.

RESOURCES AND MORE INFORMATION
LEED Credit Summary (US Version) - An overview of how Armstrong ceiling, suspension and wall systems contribute to LEED Material and Resources, Waste Management MR Credit 2.1, 2.2 LEED Credit Summary (Canada Version)	627K

Recycling Program Brochure	6MB

“How to” requirements for recycling ceiling tile	72K

Case Studies – Read about others who have recycled

Calculate your recycling cost savings now - interactive program	28K

Download our Recycling Program Guide Spec	48K

Take our CEU course “Creating Sustainable Commercial Interiors”

Need a question answered now? Chat online with one of our technical experts or call our Recycling Center at 877-276-7876, press 1 (Ceilings) then press 8.

Recycling Program - Steps to Recycle

Finding a Recycling Partner / Consolidator

Recycling your old ceiling tiles is simple:

1. SPECIFY

Develop a construction waste management plan. Include provisions for ceiling recycling in your project specifications. Download the guide specification.

2. REGISTER

3. CONFIRM

Review building and material requirements with the Recycling Center. The building construction date, an asbestos survey and a signed Recycling Agreement are required documentation to approve your recycling project. Be sure your project is approved before you begin removal of the ceiling for recycling.

4. REMOVE

Once your project is approved, stack the old tiles on pallets, label and stretch wrap or tightly band them. Coordinate on-site storage and logistics. Review the section on stacking and packing.

5. CALL

Call us to arrange a pickup or locate a consolidator in your region. Contact the Armstrong Recycling Center at 1 877 276 7876 (press option 1, then 8).

Green Genie Tools

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Recycle Your Old Ceilings
Armstrong and CSD continue to make a strong commitment to sustainability through a focus on the environment, the economy and society. Our closed-loop Ceiling Recycling Program is but one example of how innovative products and services can contribute to protecting the environment, preserving natural resources and reducing our environmental footprint. An industry first and only one-of-its-kind, more than 20 million square feet of ceilings have been recycled since 1999.

It’s good for you.
	No landfill fees or dumpster costs. We’ll pick up your old ceiling tiles.
	Removing old ceilings for recycling provides an early view of potential problems, structural issues and abatement needs.
	Orderly ceiling removal eliminates confusion and space limitations during demolition.
	Achieve LEED ® credits by including ceiling recycling in your construction waste plan.
	Show your commitment to the environment.

It’s good for the planet.
	Less landfill impact
	Preserves our natural resources.
	Closed-loop process enables old ceilings to become new again with higher post-consumer content; saves on use of virgin materials.

	Armstrong is a Charter Member of the US Green Building Council (USGBC). Together, we can improve the environment.
LEED ® is a registered trademark of the United States Green Building Council.

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