Environmental Sustainability
Minimizing Our Environmental Footprint to Promote Sustainability
Many of RPM’s products, services and processes drive sustainability by helping its customers minimize their environmental footprint. Energy efficiency, zero landfill, renewable resource use, greener chemistry, life cycle analysis, LEED support and emissions reductions are among RPM’s diverse sustainability initiatives that continue to earn the trust of its customers and stakeholders.
EXAMPLES OF HOW
RPM IS BUILDING A BETTER WORLD
BIOMASS USAGE CUTS GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS BY 90%
By converting to biomass as its fuel source, Viapol cut its annual greenhouse gas emissions from 6,250 tons down to 650—a nearly 90% reduction—at its plant in Caçapava, Brazil.
By converting to biomass as its fuel source, Viapol cut its annual greenhouse gas emissions from 6,250 tons down to 650—a nearly 90% reduction—at its plant in Caçapava, Brazil.
RECYCLABLE PACKAGING REDUCES LANDFILL WASTE
Stonhard uses recyclable packaging for its polymer flooring solutions—keeping more than 4.8 million one-gallon metal pails and quart cans out of the landfill each year.
Stonhard uses recyclable packaging for its polymer flooring solutions—keeping more than 4.8 million one-gallon metal pails and quart cans out of the landfill each year.
ROOF CLEANING SYSTEM PROMOTES WASTEWATER REUSE
The RoofTec roof cleaning system from Tremco and Legend Brands cuts water consumption in half while capturing 100% of wastewater for reuse—resulting in significant energy savings.
The RoofTec roof cleaning system from Tremco and Legend Brands cuts water consumption in half while capturing 100% of wastewater for reuse—resulting in significant energy savings.
CLOSED-LOOP WATER SYSTEM REDUCES WATER CONSUMPTION
By installing a closed-loop water system with heat exchangers, Rust-Oleum’s Attleboro, Mass., facility reduced its water consumption by nearly 35 million gallons per year.
By installing a closed-loop water system with heat exchangers, Rust-Oleum’s Attleboro, Mass., facility reduced its water consumption by nearly 35 million gallons per year.
INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS USE 70% LESS ENERGY
Made of 100% recycled material, Nudura’s insulated concrete forms use up to 70% less energy than traditional wood building methods—offering a greener solution for sustainable construction.
Made of 100% recycled material, Nudura’s insulated concrete forms use up to 70% less energy than traditional wood building methods—offering a greener solution for sustainable construction.
FLUORESCENT PIGMENTS OFFER ECO-FRIENDLY SOLUTION
Fluorescent pigments from Day-Glo Color contain 26% recycled materials, making them the most environmentally friendly pigments on the market.
Fluorescent pigments from Day-Glo Color contain 26% recycled materials, making them the most environmentally friendly pigments on the market.
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