High Recycled Content
Forms+Surfaces’ aluminum products typically have a high recycled content,
in some cases as high as 100%. If you have questions about the recycled
content of specific products we invite you to
contact our in-house LEED
Accredited Sustainability Manager for additional information
Long Life Cycle
Rustproof and durable, aluminum can far outlast carbon steel and is ideal
for challenging outdoor environments. Aluminum’s long life cycle benefits
the environment as new material and energy resources will be needed far
less often to replace corroded or failed products.
100% Recyclability
The aluminum recycling infrastructure is extremely well-established. All
of Forms+Surfaces’ aluminum products and components are fully recyclable
and the value of aluminum scrap makes it extremely unlikely that aluminum
will ever wind up in a landfill.
Low Maintenance
Because they don’t rust like carbon steel, aluminum products don’t require
periodic scraping and recoating. Surfaces can usually be cleaned with mild
detergents and a simple water rinse. Solvents, acids, bleaches, abrasives
and other harsh chemicals that could harm the environment are not
required.
No Corrosion Loss
The metal loss that occurs when conventional carbon steel rusts can add
potentially toxic elements to the environment and the lost metal can never
be recycled. Aluminum’s corrosion losses are negligible and 100% of the
original material will be available for eventual recycling.
Light Weight
Aluminum products tend to be lighter in
weight than those made from other materials. Energy use and other
impacts associated with transport and installation can often be
lowered when aluminum products are specified.
Questions About Sustainability?
If you need to know more about recycled content, LEED standards or other
sustainability issues, Forms+Surfaces has a full-time LEED Accredited
Sustainability Manager ready to answer your questions. For a quick
response, simply send an email to
green@forms-surfaces.com.
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