Archmill House is committed to sustainable workmanship & environmental responsibility.
We understand the impact that our operations have on the environment and we are mindful of the materials we use, making the most of our resources to create things of enduring beauty. Implicit in that philosophy is a heartfelt commitment to sustainability—one that goes beyond simply being aware of the products we purchase.
Sourcing of Materials
Archmill House is FSC® certified (FSC® C135261). We procure our sheet goods from suppliers that supply the FSC - certified materials. FSC certification ensures our products come from responsibly-managed forests with strict environmental standards met. Archmill House uses products and packaging that minimize materials usage and maximize reuse and recycling opportunities. We also use materials that have low VOCs and other toxic chemicals. We source the majority of our materials from local, Canadian vendors.
In working towards our sustainability goals, Archmill House is associated with the Forest Stewardship Council® by being a certified body member. In regards to our commitment to the FSC values, Archmill House agrees to the “Policy for the Association of Organizations with FSC” as published under www.fsc.org.
LEED Projects
Archmill participates in the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program, implementing and maintaining best practices for sustainability in the construction industry. Leading by example, we actively support environmentally responsible sourcing and encourage our customers to do the same.
We have participated in 18 LEED-certified projects and have been recognized with platinum, gold and silver awards. LEED certification is awarded to leadership in energy and environmental design and has strict qualifications for acceptance.
Recycling
Archmill prides itself on reusing or recycling the materials that aren’t used during projects. We recycle:
143,450 gallons of wastewater per year from glue/lay-up machines
At least one bin per week averaging 6-7 tons of offcuts
Approximately, 600 pounds of cardboard per week
4,673 pounds of steel every three months
14,020 pounds of metal in 2021
Environmental Management System
We measure, track and report our hydro and water consumption against KPIs, as well as on our dust extraction system. This includes the amount of recyclable material collected and removed.
Partnering with One Tree Planted
Archmill House’s commitment to sustainable forestry practices includes being an integral part of the One Tree Planted program. One Tree Planted helps businesses achieve their sustainability goals with reforestation programs where they can make a positive impact. Already in 2022, Archmill House has contributed directly to the planting of 700 trees in British Columbia to combat the trees lost in the recent forest fires.
About One Tree Planted
Since its establishment, One Tree Planted has been dedicated to making it easier for both individuals and businesses to give back to the environment, create a healthier climate, protect biodiversity, and help reforestation efforts.
Trees help clean the air we breathe, filter the water we drink and provide habitat to over 80% of the world's terrestrial biodiversity. Forests provide jobs to over 1.6 billion people, absorb harmful carbon from the atmosphere, and are key ingredients in 25% of all medicines.
One Tree Planted has planted over 40 million trees in more than 43 countries across the globe since 2014. In 2021, they will have more than doubled their impact from 2020 - with 23.5 million trees!