Alcoa, New York, announced that it is has received Cradle to Cradle Certification – Silver for its primary aluminum. Cradle to Cradle Certification is an independent environmental certification process for materials and products that assesses the total impact of a product on human health and the environment Alcoa is the first aluminum company to receive Cradle to Cradle Certification from MBDC (McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry), a global sustainability consulting and product certification firm that developed the Cradle to Cradle concept in 1995.
Alcoa Primary Aluminum Receives Cradle to Cradle Certification
This Month’s Features
Enhancing durability, efficiency, and moisture management with rainscreens
The purpose of a rainscreen is to manage any moisture that enters the system by creating a gap between the cladding and the WRB.
A retreat for America’s veterans:
the Eagles Landing barndominium
the Eagles Landing barndominium
The reduced weight of the framing system can lower overall foundation loads while still delivering the strength required to support floors, roofs, and environmental...
Building facelifts with metal composite material
Aesthetic advantages of ACM include, first and foremost, the array of finishes available: white to black and everything in between, woodgrains, patterns, and anodized...
Collaborative minds make inventive designs at Farmer Payne Architects
The metal vents were a critical component of the rebuild, as the structure destroyed by fire did not include smoke vents.
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