Recycled Content

Angelus Block offers from select locations CMU, pavers, and SRW units with postconsumer / preconsumer recycled content blends (crushed reclaimed and waste product as aggregate replacement). Many stock items contain recycled material.¹

The result is a corresponding reduction in consumption of virgin aggregates. Additionally, the effect of the recycled content may reduce the need for cement in certain product mix designs, thereby reducing the consumption of cement.

CMU are available with postconsumer amounts up to 25%¹.
Angelus Block has received a Verification of Attributes Report™ for cmu with a minimum 25% postconsumer recycled content, VAR-1018, issued by ICC Evaluation Service under its Sustainable Attributes Verification and Evaluation™ (SAVE™) Program, which provides a comprehensive evaluation of the sustainable attributes of building products.

The VAR for Angelus Block encompasses production plants in four counties and regions: Ventura (Oxnard, California), Los Angeles (Gardena, California), Orange (Orange, California), and San Bernardino/Riverside (Fontana, California). This uniquely offers proximity to all of Southern California for such high postconsumer content.

Applicability is noted in VAR-1018 to seven rating systems, codes, and standards, including four of the LEED Rating Systems - LEED 2009 for New Construction, LEED 2009 for Schools, LEED 2009 for Core and Shell, and LEED for Homes 2008. Compliance with the recently updated and mandated 2010 California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen) is included in the VAR, as well as the National Green Building Standard (ICC 700-2008), and ANSI/GBI 01-2010 - Green Building Assessment Protocol for Commercial Buildings.