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Sustainable Design


"Between us - Building on a Heritage of Sustainability™"

As a founding sponsor and active participant in the USGBC, we recognize the importance of sustainable design. In fact, our heritage of sustainability [PDF] began over a century ago when we began recycling cork and most recently includes our LEED-EB Platinum Certified corporate headquarters.

The following table is an overview of Armstrong products that contribute to or comply with LEED® credits.

Armstrong Commercial Flooring products that qualify for LEED credits [PDF]

Category LEED Credits (dependent upon product line)
Linoleum EQ4.3, MR4.0, MR6.0
Sheet EQ4.3
LVT EQ4.3
Commercial Hardwood MR5.0*
Commercial Laminate MR4.0, MR6.0
BioBased Tile® EQ4.3, MR4.0, MR5.0*, MR6.0
VCT EQ4.3, MR4.0, MR5.0*
Adhesives EQ4.1

(*Depends on project location.)

Download Sustainable Design Sheets for use with submittals and project documentation. They are available in our Download Center. Select Sustainable Design Sheets.

Recycling is part of the Armstrong cradle-to-cradle process designed to reduce environmental impact. Learn more about eligibility and the easy steps to get started. VCT Recycling Program Or call our recycling center: 877-276-7876, Option 2, then 7.

Our comprehensive commitment to reduce the impact that our marketing communications have on the environment.  From the use of FSC paper and recycled content to our sustainable sample reuse program.  Learn more about SmartSample sustainable initiatives.

We have selected four environmental priorities related to sustainable design – Energy & Greenhouse Gases, Water and Responsible Forest Management.  You’ll find a wealth of information on our commitment at Armstrong Sustainability.

Independent third-party testing to certify our hard-surface flooring products meet stringent air quality requirements for low-emitting, sustainable building materials.  Products with the FloorScore seal are in compliance with California Section 01350 for low VOC emissions.

Armstrong is proud to be affiliated with these organizations.  Learn more about our involvement with the USGBC, CaGBC, and TFF.
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