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SUSTAINABILITY
Commitment to
Greener Communities
Sustainability and environmental
responsibility influence every
aspect of our business. Through
waste reduction, the wise use
of resources and long-lasting,
energy-efficient products, we live
out the Integrity name.
Integrity from Marvin® Windows
and Doors has a long history
of green-minded initiatives with
recycling efforts, employee
awareness and incorporating green
components into our processes.
To see our list of numerous honors
and awards for green building, visit
IntegrityWindows.com/Green.
Uncompromised Performance
Integrity® Windows and Doors’ eco-friendly
practices don’t compromise performance,
because Integrity windows and doors are made
with Ultrex®. Ultrex expands and contracts at
nearly the same rate as glass, remaining tightly
sealed with square corners. Since windows
and doors last longer — with a 10 year product
warranty to prove it — the energy used to produce
them is put to more efficient use. DEDICATION TO SUSTAINABILITY
We make products able to withstand the power of the
great outdoors, while preserving the natural resources
from which they were made.
Eco-Friendly Manufacturing Process
Recycling Efforts
Community Involvement
Sustainable Forestry
• 95% of all Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
are destroyed (Tecton facility in Fargo, ND)
Recycling is part of the fabric of Integrity. Our ultimate
goal is to reduce our waste stream to “zero waste” and
we’re getting closer every year. So far, we’ve reduced
our garbage volume by one-third, despite an increase
in production and employees.
The Marvin Companies’ commitment to sustainability
extends far beyond the walls of our facilities. Our
community involvement promoting sustainable practices
is part of our company mission. We work towards
greener communities through initiatives including: Marvin cares strongly for the critical role that
forests play in the quality of life within the global
ecosystems. We support sustainable forestry
management and conserve natural resources
through various efforts including:
Annually, The Marvin® Companies recycle:
• Regional Forest Education, a children’s program
about the environment
• Preserving old growth and ancient rainforests
• Tecton facility qualifies for Maximum Achievable
Control Technology (MACT) designation
by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
•Ultrex® is made from silica sand, a safe and abundant
natural resource
• 300 tons of cardboard
• Wood pallets and scraps are used for fuel recovery
• 4,000 pounds of polyethylene films
• Fargo facility is ISO-9001-2000
and ISO-14001-2004 Certified
• 3,300 pounds metal scraps and metal drums • 800 tons of aluminum Sustainable Savings
• 90 tons of paper
Energy efficiency is a top priority for Integrity Windows
and Doors, and our products are ENERGY STAR®
qualified. Our dedication to meeting or exceeding the
highest energy-efficiency standards means that you
can build Integrity windows into your plan to reduce
environmental impact and save with reduced energy
bills and tax credits. Plus, your Integrity products are put
to efficient use with a 38% longer useful life expectancy
than vinyl.*
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• Other: Ultrex material, fiber drums, office materials,
florescent and metal halide lamps and wood
Life cycle assessment of windows for the North American residential market: Case study by the University of British Columbia. Scandinavian Journal of Forest Research, 2008.
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• Community Emergency Management, an emergency
preparedness program
• Using pine, a resource not associated with
rainforests, for Wood-Ultrex real-wood interiors
• Purchasing from reliable law lumber suppliers
• School District Recycling, a public-private partnership
with Warroad, MN schools
• Participating as a Charter Member in the Forest
Products Management
• Solid Waste Reduction Partnership, recycling scrap
wood from our manufacturing as boiler fuel for local
businesses
• Supporting the WDMA Green Task Force
Statement of Beliefs
• Minnesota 50-Voluntary Pollution Prevention –
Marvin has reduced releases and offsite transfers
of 17 chemicals
IntegrityWindows.com
FROM JAKE MARVIN:
“The environmental goals of the Marvin® family of
companies are to meet or exceed applicable environmental
laws and regulations and to protect our environment. This
commitment is fulfilled by incorporating environmental
priorities into the design of products, services and facilities,
and by minimizing the environmental impact during the
production of products and manufacturing operations.”
Jake Marvin
Chief Operating Officer
Marvin Lumber & Cedar Company
Call 1-888-419-0076 for the
Integrity dealer nearest you, or visit
IntegrityWindows.com.
©2014 Marvin Windows and Doors
All Rights Reserved. ®Registered
trademark of Marvin Windows and Doors.
ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR
certification mark are registered U.S. marks.
Printed in the U.S.A. Product specifications
subject to change without notice. Oct. 2014.
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