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Pella takes a comprehensive approach to
environmental stewardship that maximizes recycling opportunities, minimizes
waste and pollution, reduces energy consumption, uses the latest in waste
management strategies, and ensures that Pella products are made to last.
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99% of the sawdust is recycled or reused. |
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More than 95% of aluminum sash cladding comes from recycled aluminum. |
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About 14% of the glass is from a recycled source. |
As a founding member of the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC)
and volunteer partner in the Department of Energy’s ENERGY STAR® program,
Pella manufactures and promotes the use of highly energy-efficient products. To learn
more about the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and tax incentives for investments in energy-efficient
commercial building properties, click here.
Learn more about Pella's ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year awards for four consecutive years as well as their commitment and dedication to energy efficiency and the ENERGY STAR program.
Pella has been awarded the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Chain-of-Custody (CoC) Certification. Click here to learn more.
As a member of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC), Pella
encourages the use of the LEED® certification process and offers products
that can contribute to many LEED points. As a result,
Pella products have been used in a number of nationally recognized green
projects including the Phillip Merrill Environmental Center (LEED Platinum)
and IslandWood (LEED Gold).
Pella’s commitment to environmental stewardship is firmly rooted in our
culture, and has been since the company was established in 1925. Founder
Pete Kuyper’s words in 1950 still ring true today.
“We recognize our responsibilities as stewards of our natural resources
and the environment, and will avoid wasteful or harmful
disregard of the environmental effects of our operation.”
For more information about how Pella can help you achieve LEED certification
on your next project, please contact your local Pella representative.
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