Sustainability

Our commitment

Committed to the environment — and our customers

Since the beginning, we have taken our environmental impact seriously. Twenty years ago, we installed the only technology of its kind to eliminate over 95% of our facility emissions.

We collaborate with a number of university research & development programs at the forefront of scientific discovery to uncover new chemistries and applications. And we’ve been long-dedicated in our efforts to to open STEM education access to a wider audience in our next generation.

From internal processes to product development and performance, Arclin’s sustainability efforts revolve around our people—benefitting our customers first, then moving downstream to markets, employees, and communities.

We innovate to reduce impact

For decades, our R&D and product development teams have been heavily focused on green innovation.

In other words, developing products that maintain or increase performance attributes while preserving resources and lessening negative environmental impact. Arclin’s growing portfolio of E-Gen®-designated green products is testament to our commitment to market-forward innovation. From zero-emitting resins and FSC®-certified surface overlays to water-conserving slow release fertilizers and railcar toppings that protect air and valuable natural resources, we are leveraging technological expertise in bonding and surfacing science to find new ways to address market and environmental needs.

One of seven private companies in a National Science Foundation-funded research consortium that focuses on environmentally friendly wood-based composite materials.

company wide efforts

Green Manufacturing

Years ago, we developed a custom program that applies Six Sigma® quality assurance principles to assess and improve operations to meet stringent environmental criteria.

Today, our green manufacturing processes underline our commitment to sustainability and ensure our products are made in an environment dedicated to continuous improvement in the smart use of raw materials, waste reduction, energy efficiency and care of air and water resources.

current efforts

Materials

Raw paper for overlays derived from sustainable forestry practices. Our surfaces facilities in Tacoma, WA, Hayward, WI and Portland, OR are FSC® chain of custody certified (SCS-COC-001423). Ask about FSC® availability.

Alternative fuel pellets made from recycled waste

Waste

Manufacturing paper usage decreased by millions of pounds since 2004, with significant yield increases, decreases in scrap

Office and other waste recycling

Solvent and used oil waste recovery

Air, Water, & Energy

Pollution control efforts that have won state recognition

Air pollution control devices meet or exceed MACT standards

Closed-loop chilling systems eliminate cooling water discharge

Active storm water control and recycling

Facilities support reliable, clean energy sources

Product Development

Arclin leverages our own research and development, product innovation and customer partnerships to create better green products. That they meet or contribute to a host of green certifications clearly provides opportunities for our customers and downstream markets. It also means we’re doing our job to mitigate our environmental imprint.

Customer Focus

For Arclin, our commitment to sustainability nets a triple bottom line effect, gaining environmental, social and economic benefits. For our customers, it also means opportunity. Resins and overlay materials meet or contribute to GREENGUARDSM certification. LEED points or are CARB Phase 2 compliant. Slow-release fertilizers reduce runoff and improve crop performance. We constantly work with our customers to help them meet demand and gain market advantage.

Innovation & Alternative Technologies

Arclin is constantly seeking new applications of its technologies to address market needs for better environmentally performing products.

E-Gen®

The Ingredients of Green®

Arclin applies its proprietary E-Gen® designation only to its products that are specifically engineered to meet or exceed existing product performance standards and to reduce manufacturing and downstream environmental impact. It’s our commitment to sustainability and what we consider our role as a responsible corporate citizen.

Arclin’s E-Gen®-designated products are also designed to provide greater market and economic opportunity for our customers, as more are looking to their partners to help meet demands for greener products.

current efforts

Maintain third-party certification

We base this on the US Green Building Council’s LEED rating system, GREENGUARD Certified, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC®), ULEF, ENERGY STAR or other high performance industry standards.

Contribute to third-party certification

We help our customers reach their certifications via LEED credits, GREENGUARD Certified, ULEF, ENERGY STAR, and others—which is integral to their abilities to qualify for valuable downstream assessment.

Meet regulatory compliance standards

We prioritize compliance standards like CARB Phase 2 for emissions or other forms of environmental impact (where applicable.)

Net significant and attributable reduction

We are actively driving significant reductions in environmental impact, with measurable improvements in air emissions, energy and resource consumption, and the quality of natural resources. While third-party validation is still pending, these results reflect our ongoing commitment to sustainability through innovative technologies in both manufacturing and downstream processes.

We’re committed to uplift our community

Because our technologies touch so many areas of life, we have a responsibility to positively impact the people and industries around us. We strive to leave the world better than we found it through improving environmental practices and investing in our community.

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