NSA Recognized for Ceiling Tile Recycling

Armstrong World Industries, Lancaster, Pa., has named the National Security Agency (NSA) as its 2009 Ceiling Recycler of the Year. Over the past 14 months, the government agency has recycled more than 400,000 square feet of discarded ceiling tiles rather than sending them to a landfill, according to Armstrong.

The Armstrong award is designed to recognize companies and organizations “that make significant environmental contributions through their recycling initiatives,” says the company. In addition to the Ft. Meade, Md.-based NSA, other recipients recognized for recycling achievements have included General Motors, Nike, Pfizer, and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The 2009 award was presented to NSA at a ceremony at the National Cryptologic Museum.

According to Armstrong, the NSA began recycling old ceiling tiles in September of 2008 as part of the Armstrong Ceiling Recycling Program, which enables building owners to ship ceilings from renovation projects to an Armstrong ceiling plant as an alternative to landfill disposal.

More information on the Armstrong Ceiling Recycling Program can be found at www.armstrong.com/recycling while more information on the NSA’s recycling program is at www.nsa.gov.