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1 SY ST EM S G REC Y C L I NG P RO GR AM LIN Between us, ideas become reality CE I CEILING&WALL 10 years AN D GROWING

2 The Armstrong Ceiling Recycling Program is an easy way for businesses like Microsoft, Pfizer, Nike, General Motors, and Unisys to help save the environment. In 10 years, the nation s first, biggest, and best ceiling recycling program has recycled 80 million lbs. of old ceilings diverting 40,000 tons from the landfill. Be a part of the solution by including ceiling tile recycling in your next specification.

3 Recycling your old ceiling tiles is simple 1 Develop specify 2 register 3 confirm 4 remove a construction waste management plan. Include provisions for ceiling recycling in your project specifications. Download a guide specification at armstrong.com/recycling. Register your ceiling recycling project with the Armstrong Recycling Center at (press option 1, then 8). 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. 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. 5call us Call us to arrange a pickup or locate a consolidator in your region. Contact the Armstrong Recycling Center at (press option 1, then 8) ARMSTRONG The 881 million lbs. of virgin material saved is equal to 44 million carry-on bags. armstrong.com/recycling

4 What ceiling tiles are acceptable for recycling? Acceptable for recycling All brands of dry, mineral fiber ceiling panels or tiles. All metal splines must be removed from tiles (12" x 12"). All brands of dry, fiberglass panels. Facing must be easily removable. All vinyl or scrim-faced mineral fiber panels. Acceptable case-bycase for recycling Glue-up or adhesive Foil-backed Any vinyl or scrim-faced fiberglass panels. Ceiling tiles with dark or metallic paint (applied by manufacturer). Ceiling tiles with paint not applied by manufacturer. Armstrong WoodWorks Ekos wall panels. Armstrong Soundsoak mineral fiber or fiberglass wall panels. Fabric-faced Cast ceiling panels (with or without foil). Armstrong Sanserra. Armstrong Mylar. Fully-packaged ceiling tiles meeting above criteria. Not acceptable for recycling Asbestos-containing Ceiling tiles installed below friable asbestos. Red- or pink-backed Wet, moldy, or weathered Ceiling tiles or pallets/boxes which contain visible debris (garbage, construction waste). Ceiling tiles not packaged according to Armstrong specifications. Gypsum ceilings or board. Ceiling tiles with visible wood pulp. Armstrong Artran (cardboard-like face). Armstrong Ceramaguard. Check with your local Armstrong representative or call (select option 1, then 8) to approve material and for assistance to facilitate recycling. We are continually updating the types of ceiling panels we can recycle and methods we can receive them in ARMSTRONG The 55 million kwh saved is equal to 56,000 months of energy for your home. armstrong.com/recycling

5 The finer points of stacking and packing How to package used tiles for shipment to Armstrong Be sure your project is approved by the Recycling Center before you begin removal of the ceilings. A return authorization will be issued on your project. No wood, metal, construction waste, or hazardous material of any kind may be included. Stack tiles on 4' x 4' shipping pallets with bottom slats. Stack 4' or 6' tall. Make sure the pallets are sturdy enough to handle the load. Secure tiles on pallets with stretch wrap or metal bands. Label each pallet per Armstrong return authorization requirements. All tiles should be straight on pallets and secured within the trailer to prevent loads from falling during transit or when unloading pallets. Material must be tightly stretch-wrapped and the banding secure so that pallets remain stable. Load locks may be necessary in the trailer. If you have special loading or removal circumstances, please contact your Armstrong representative or call (press option 1, then 8). We will be as flexible as possible to accommodate your project needs. Amount of material needed for recycling Full truckload We ll pick up full truckloads of old ceilings to be recycled at no charge to you. We will pay freight costs for truckloads over 30,000 sq. ft., anywhere in the continental USA, and some places in Canada. Less than 30,000 sq. ft. For less-than-full truckloads, you can locate a certified recycling contractor or a consolidator close to you using our local resource lookup option on our website, or call our Recycling Center at (press option 1, then 8). We can accommodate any size job in most locations ARMSTRONG The 75 million gallons of water saved is equal to 3 million loads of laundry. armstrong.com/recycling

6 CEILING&WALL SY ST EM S Between us, ideas become reality Resources The Armstrong Recycling Center is your resource for recycling. Call us at (press option 1, then 8). Online resources are available at armstrong.com/recycling Download our Recycling Program Guide Specification customize with specific contact information Calculate your environmental contributions from ceiling recycling with our Recycling Calculator Share our How to requirements for recycling ceiling tiles with your project teams Learn how ceiling and wall systems contribute to LEED credits at armstrong.com/greengenie Read case studies about others who have recycled ceilings Take our CEU course Creating Sustainable Commercial Interiors Printed on recyclable paper with vegetable-based inks Please recycle LEED is a registered trademark of U.S. Green Building Council All other trademarks used herein are the property of AWI Licensing Company and/or its affiliates 2010 AWI Licensing Company Printed in the United States of America TechLineSM / ARMSTRONG CS