San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport completes sustainable ceiling replacement project

August 20, 2024

Nearly 50,000 pounds of material recycled; new tile composed of recycled material

Oakland, Calif. – August 20, 2024: San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) recently completed its Terminal 2 Ceiling Tile Replacement Project, and in the process was able to recycle 48,000 pounds of waste material. The new ceiling at OAK’s Terminal 2 enhances passenger experience and sustainability, as the new tiles are composed of environmentally friendly recycled material.

The Terminal 2 Ceiling Tile Replacement Project involved the comprehensive replacement of ceiling tiles in Terminal 2. The new ceiling tiles provide several benefits, including brightening the space, reducing noise levels and enhancing passenger comfort, and increased durability and ease of maintenance, ensuring long-term performance and aesthetics.

The project improves the aesthetic appeal, air quality, and functionality of the terminal while also contributing to OAK’s overall sustainability goals. Turner Construction Company was the primary contractor for the project and collaborated with Armstrong World Industries to recycle the ceiling tiles that were previously in place at OAK.

“Way to go, team! We successfully recycled over 68,301 square feet of ceiling tiles, saving nearly 50,000 pounds of landfill. I truly appreciate the Port of Oakland’s commitment to building a greener Bay Area and taking action to tell this inspirational story,” said Emi LaFountain, West Coast Sustainability Integrations Manager at Turner Construction Company.

The newly installed ceiling tiles were selected due to their high recycled content of 76% which includes 75% pre-consumer and 1% post-consumer content. Recycling the existing tile was not a requirement of the project. The Port went above and beyond to meet Armstrong’s program standards and ensure the project was able to recycle the materials. This involved getting specialized environmental assessments and reports. The environmental benefits of recycling the waste materials of the project included:

* Reduced construction waste * Eliminating landfill utilization * Increasing recycling streams * Reduced the environmental impact of producing new ceilings through the utilization of recycled material * Preserved 163.7 metric tons of CO2

About San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport

San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) is the main airport for the greater East Bay, the most populated area in the metropolitan San Francisco Bay area. It is the closest airport to most Bay Area employers. By roadway and BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) air-rail, OAK enables excellent access to all the region’s business, entertainment, and tourism venues. The vision of San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport is to be the airport of choice for San Francisco Bay Area residents and visitors alike. OAK is operated by the Port of Oakland, which also oversees the Oakland seaport and 20 miles of East Bay waterfront. Together with its business partners, the Port supports more than 98,000 jobs in the region with more than a $174 billion economic impact.

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