SPRINGDALE, Ark., April 22, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Advanced Environmental Recycling Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:AERT), a leading plastic recycler and manufacturer of Green building products, announced today that its new Green Age Recycling Facility recently received silver certification from the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program operated by the U.S. Green Building Council.
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"Gaining LEED certification for the new plant is a significant milestone for us," said Joe Brooks, CEO of AERT. "We are very pleased to be one of the ten facilities in Oklahoma and the only plastic reclamation facility nationwide to achieve LEED certification. Going through the LEED process has taught us a lot about how we should evaluate buildings for our use and it has also given us a new appreciation for the products we produce for others' use in their Green initiatives."
"Buildings and building sites are a prime example of how human systems integrate with natural systems," said Rick Fedrizzi, President, CEO & Founding Chair, U.S. Green Building Council. The AERT project efficiently uses our natural resources and makes an immediate, positive impact on our planet, which will tremendously benefit future generations to come. According to Fedrizzi, "The Advanced Resource Recovery Plant's LEED certification demonstrates tremendous green building leadership. The urgency of USGBC's mission has challenged the industry to move faster and reach further than ever before, and AERT serves as a prime example with just how much we can accomplish."
The AERT Green Age facility, also known as the Advanced Resource Recovery Plant, achieved LEED certification for energy use, lighting, water conservation and recycling, and materials recovery, as well as for incorporating a variety of other sustainable strategies. AERT worked with Crossland Construction to build what is the first LEED certified plastic recycling facility in Oklahoma and the United States. By using less energy and water, LEED certified buildings save money for businesses and taxpayers, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and contributing to a healthier environment and economy for workers and the larger community.
"Another aspect of this plant's contribution to energy and the environment is what we do here," said Al Drinkwater, Sr. Vice President for AERT. "The new plant is capable of reclaiming up to 500,000 pounds of polyethylene scrap per day. The energy and environmental impacts of recycling polyethylene are enormous. Each pound of polyethylene recycled saves enough energy to run a 100 watt light bulb for 100 hours. Not only do we have a building and site that have been developed in an energy and environmentally responsible manner, we are also contributing to sustainability by doing what we do every day," stated Drinkwater.
About Advanced Environmental Recycling Technologies, Inc.
Since 1989, AERT (OTCBB:AERT) has pioneered the use of recycled polyethylene plastic in the manufacture of composite building materials. With its constantly evolving portfolio of patented and proprietary recycling technologies, AERT has been widely recognized as a leader in resource conservation innovation and received the EPA Award for Environmental Excellence for its process of converting scrap plastic to composite outdoor decking. AERT converts reclaimed plastic and wood fiber waste into quality outdoor decking systems, fence systems, and door and window components. The Company is the exclusive manufacturer of Weyerhaeuser ChoiceDek(R) decking, which is available in multiple colors and is sold in Lowe's Home Improvement stores nationwide. See http://www.choicedek.com/">http://www.choicedek.com for more information. AERT's MoistureShield(R) decking program is expanding and products are now available throughout the U.S. See http://www.moistureshield.com/">http://www.moistureshield.com for product information or to find a regional distributor or dealer. AERT operates manufacturing facilities in Springdale and Lowell, Arkansas and recently commenced operations at its Green Age recycling facility in Watts, Oklahoma. For more information on the Company, visit http://www.aertinc.com/">http://www.aertinc.com.
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