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title: Age of Sustainability - Roofing materials effect environment?
description: How does IB measure up? IB PVC membranes have a proven service life of 30+ years. IB PVC membranes are also recyclable which reduces landfill consumption,
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# [Age of Sustainability - Roofing materials effect environment?](https://ibroof.com/news/age-of-sustainability-roofing-materials-effect-environment)

 Written by [IB Roof](https://ibroof.com/news/author/ib-roof) | Oct 25, 2018 4:00:00 AM

How does IB measure up?

IB PVC membranes have a proven service life of 30+ years. IB PVC membranes are also recyclable which reduces landfill consumption, avoids incinerating materials that introduces toxins/pollutants to the environment, and reuses product once considered “waste”. When compared to alternative roofing systems, IB PVC membranes are clearly the sustainable solution.

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