Tree image. The Armstrong Ceiling Recycling Program

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1 Tree image The Armstrong Ceiling Recycling Program

2 Our Corporate Armstrong s History History FACT: Armstrong has a rich history of using rapidly renewable resources and producing goods from post-consumer and post-industrial waste. In 1860, Thomas Armstrong starts the Armstrong Cork Company. In 1899, Linoleum & Cork Insulation is introduced to use cork scrap. In 1920, Vibracork is developed to absorb vibrations and reduce sound. In 1926, Corkcoustic is introduced. By 1928, material is cut, painted, and sold as a finished surface.

3 Ceiling Recycling Since we started the program in 1999 Over 70 million pounds of virgin material has been saved 35,000 tons of construction waste was been diverted from landfills Closed loop process, one of few interior finishes where 100% of what is returned is made into a new product Ceiling Recycling is a Win/Win for Everyone Means less construction waste going to landfills Provides our plants with a stream of lower cost raw materials Improves the post consumer recycled content of our products 16,000,000 14,000,000 12,000,000 10,000,000 8,000,000 6,000,000 4,000,000 2,000,000 0 ABP North American Plant Volume (SF) of Recycled Ceilings Received Annually

4 Total Ceiling Industry Opportunity Renovation Market 791M lbs. 60% Job Site Direct from job Full Truckload Limited Consolidator Opportunity 40% Consolidator Network Smaller projects job site loose ends 25% 119M lbs. Full Truck Industry Recycled Material 198M lbs. 79M lbs. Less than Full Truck 2008 Recycling Estimate 10.5M lbs. 5.8M lbs. Full Truck 4.7M lbs. Consolidator Network Current Current process process expected expected to to deliver deliver approximately approximately 1/3 1/3 of of plant plant capacity capacity (~35M (~35M lbs.) lbs.) in in Network Network growth growth is is needed needed to to achieve achieve targeted targeted recycled recycled content. content. 3

5 The Recycling Process 4

6 SPECIFY CEILING RECYCLING IN CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN Recycling spec: 5

7 CONFIRM WE CAN RECYCLE YOUR TILES. Contact your Armstrong representative, who will help you determine material acceptance, quantity, and recycling method. Recyclable All pulpable mineral fiber tiles. [Pulpable = can add water and make slush.] All brands. Fiberglass panels. Not Recyclable x Wet or moldy tiles. x Asbestos tiles. x Tiles installed below friable asbestos. x Vinyl rock. x Gypsum board. Special considerations: Vinyl- or fabric-face tiles. Foil-backed tiles. [Can recycle as special in the Northeast.]

8 ORGANIZE AND MANAGE THE REMOVAL. Educate on the process. Review packaging and palletizing requirements with demo crew. Maximize load in truck. Safe receipt and inspection at our plant.

9 Recycling Guidelines Educate Educate demo demo and and ceiling ceiling contractors contractors on on proper proper stacking stacking techniques. techniques. 8

10 Recycling Cost Calculator Our online recycling cost calculator will help you compare landfill vs. recycling for any job.

11 CALL FOR PICK-UP OF MATERIAL. Armstrong or network partner.

12 Consolidation Network Growth To gain nationwide coverage, there is mix of three network models. Certified Contractors Negotiated work -Immediate job site profit due to cost savings from disposal Bid Work -Value proposition to GC, Owners, Facility Mgrs -Enhances his offer Distributor Consolidator Recycling to gain new sale Send material direct for large projects Some do consolidation at their warehouses Opportunity to partner with certified contractors Third Party Consolidator Outside Company partners - Provides consolidation - Partner with certified contractors - Mutual sharing of job leads Ceiling Supply Inc. Bridgeton, MO

13 LEED Credits Recycling/Recycled Content 12

14 Recycling Recognition 13

15 Corporate Sustainability Web Site

16 David Hovekamp Cell: Thank you and we look forward to growing our recycling program with you!! 15