Associated Materials: Eco-Friendly Solutions

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Eco-Friendly Solutions

Now more than ever, homeowners are exploring the many ways they can build green by choosing products that leave a smaller environmental footprint on the earth.

Insulated siding and windows are eco-friendly in many ways. Precision-engineered to achieve superior energy efficiency, these products reduce the consumption of fossil fuels for heating and cooling. And because they never need to be painted, they also lessen the amount of paint, stain and other maintenance-related products entering the waste stream or polluting the earth with potentially harmful organic gasses. As a recyclable material, all in-plant scrap vinyl is recycled for maximum use and minimal waste. Vinyl siding and windows also boast a long service life, and typically weigh less than some siding products or substrate windows and therefore require less fuel for transport. Each of the attributes seem small individually, but together they can make a positive impact on our environment.

With a strong commitment to environmental stewardship, AMI provides sustainable solutions for your building product needs. From raw material selection, throughout the manufacturing process, on the home and even after it has fulfilled its useful life, AMI building products are an environmentally friendly choice. And, AMI building products support the high standards and criteria set by leading green building certification programs.

AMI makes every effort to incorporate ecological well-being throughout our corporation. Our list of “eco actions” continues to grow as we close the gap between going green and being green! Here are a few ways we are working toward a gentler environmental footprint:

• All scrap vinyl and glass are recycled.
• Scrap which cannot be reused at AMI is sold to a company which reprocesses it into other materials (such as pipe or other plastic applications).
• Recycled material is used in production were practical.
• “Super Sacks” (large plastic bags that can hold 1,500 – 2,000 lbs. of material) are returned to the supplier for reuse.
• Empty plastic totes/containers that originally contained liquid stabilizers are sent back to the supplier for reuse.
• Water used as a coolant during the extrusion of siding and window lineals is continually recycled and reused.
• All wood, cardboard, corrugated packaging and metal waste are recycled.
• Bottles and paper are separated and sent for recycling.
• Waste oil is sent out for proper disposition.
• Supplier palettes are reused in-house.
• Siding is shipped to distributors on returnable wood and metal pallets.
• Suitable wood palletizing materials are sent out to be rebuilt into good, usable pallets or for mulching.
• Motor oil and gear box fluids are sent to recycler.
• Recycling containers are installed in offices and common areas.
• Employee ride sharing program is promoted throughout company.
• Webinars are utilized in lieu of in-person meetings when possible.
• Products are donated to charities such as Habitat for Humanity