| This past Wednesday, Americans across the country came together in a variety of ways to celebrate ‘America Recycles Day’, an initiative of Keep America Beautiful. It was also an opportunity for MillerClapperton to look at what we’re doing as a company and the products we choose to work with. We’re proud to represent high-quality cladding materials that are also environmentally friendly.
You may not realize that metal composite material (MCM) panels are comprised of recycled materials. With Alucobond panels from 3A Composites for example, as much as 52% of the sheets are comprised of recycled content, depending on the width of the panel. This is important, because reducing the amount of raw materials used means they can reduce their impact on the environment. For LEED projects, Alucobond materials can provide a significant contribution toward earning LEED certification.
We also work with high-pressure laminate materials from FunderMax, which by their very nature, are made from natural fibers – around 65%, by weight – consisting largely of wood that has been processed into ‘kraft papers’. This wood is a by-product of sawn lumber production, which is sourced from vendors according to FSC standards, in compliance with internationally applicable rules for sustainable forestry.
We recognize the importance of using and promoting sustainable products and we are pleased to represent a number of manufacturers who embrace these same philosophies. To learn more about the types of materials we work with or our list of manufacturers, head over to our products page. |
