Materials and Resources - Recycled Content (Credit 4.1-4.2)

Recycled Paint.  Liquid paints (PVDF Kynar/Hylar and Baked Enamels) may be produced from up to 100% post-industrial waste.   Depending on the type of paint and the color, the paint applicator can blend excess/waste paint to create new paint.   This option requires use of an applicator that has in-house blending capabilities.   Linetec will work with a customer and identify color options that can use surplus/excess paint.   If a color is already selected, Linetec will advise what the possible recycled content range is, and provide documentation after painting on the actual recycled content.

Recycled Finished Aluminum.   Excess anodized aluminum from a previous project or manufacturer’s inventory can be stripped and recoated with either an anodized or painted finish.   Aluminum that is re-used in this manner can be documented by Linetec and provided to the design professional.

Recycled Raw Aluminum (e.g. secondary billet).  Secondary billet can be used for aluminum products.  Typically, secondary billet recycled content will be approximately 60-70% post-industrial content.  You can request documentation from your aluminum product manufacturer for the exact amount of recycled content.  Caution.  Secondary billet is not recommended if the aluminum will receive an anodize finish.  Only primary billet is recommended for anodizing, to avoid risk of secondary trace elements that can result in significant variation in anodize color or gloss.   Secondary billet is safe to use on aluminum that will receive a painted finish.