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Sustainability News

Sika Marks 20 Years Since First Closed-Loop PVC Roof

Boston’s Marriott Long Wharf re-roof proved Sarnafil durability—and sparked the first closed-loop PVC membrane recycling program.

Roofing Contractor Staff

December 3, 2025

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Sika celebrates 20 years since the Marriott Long Wharf Hotel re-roof in Boston—a milestone showcasing Sarnafil PVC membrane longevity and launching an industry-first closed-loop recycling effort.

Sustainability News

Partnerships Power Growth in Shingle Recycling

Contractors, manufacturers, and recyclers must align to unlock viable end markets and accelerate asphalt shingle reuse.

Tanja Kern

November 25, 2025

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At ARMA’s Roofing Recycling Forum, leaders emphasized that industry-wide collaboration—especially contractor engagement—is essential to growing recycling infrastructure and meeting sustainability goals.

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Sustainability News

Mycocycle’s Fungi Tech Hits Bloomberg Climate Series

Illinois biotech firm joins 'An Optimist’s Guide to the Planet'

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 23, 2025

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Bloomberg’s “An Optimist’s Guide to the Planet” spotlights Mycocycle’s fungi-based process that transforms construction waste into sustainable new materials.

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2025 Metal Special Section

October 2025 Product Focus: Metal Roofing

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 13, 2025

Metal continues to be a popular roofing system choice for homeowners and facility owners alike. Check out the latest products available from some of the biggest suppliers in roofing.

Giving Back

Malarkey Hits Major Milestone with 500th Donated Roof

Roofing manufacturer partners with Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity to provide sustainable housing solutions

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 4, 2025

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Malarkey Roofing Products donates its 500th roof to Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity, featuring eco-friendly shingles that divert waste and improve air quality.

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Sustainability News

Northstar Successfully Produces First Liquid Asphalt in Calgary

Calgary facility processes waste asphalt shingles from start to finish.

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 24, 2025

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Northstar Clean Technologies achieves a major milestone with the first liquid asphalt production at its Calgary facility, marking the full commissioning of its waste shingle reprocessing plant.

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Guest Column

Efficient Waste Management Keeps Roofing Projects on Track

Sean Foley

April 25, 2025

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A strategic approach to roofing waste management — starting with the right dumpster — can streamline jobsites, reduce delays, and boost project efficiency, says Sean Foley of redbox+.

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Earth Day 2025

COLUMN: 5 Surprising Earth Day Truths

The Metal Roofing Alliance shares messaging on how roof choice impacts the planet

Renee Ramey

April 21, 2025

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Five Earth Day myths put to bed by the Metal Roofing Alliance's executive director.

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Manufacturer News

Owens Corning Announces Shingle Recycling Milestone

A commercial-scale trial to manufacture shingles using extracted asphalt is a step toward sustainability

Roofing Contractor Staff

April 11, 2025

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Owens Corning is celebrating the completion of a commercial-scale trial to manufacture shingles using extracted asphalt from recycled shingles.

April 2025 Product Focus: Green/Vegetative Roofing

Roofing Contractor Staff

April 8, 2025

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Green, sustainable, and visually striking, vegetative roofing—also known as green roofing—is transforming rooftops into thriving, eco-friendly ecosystems. By incorporating living plants into roof systems, these innovative solutions not only enhance building aesthetics but also deliver tangible benefits like improved insulation, stormwater management, and extended roof lifespan.