April, 2009 – In recent years, the green movement has picked up momentum and people are empowering themselves to make a difference. We at Century Architectural Specialties believe in doing our part to be environmentally responsible.

When choosing trim and ornamentation for your home, there are many factors to consider, such as the type of materials used – i.e. plastic or wood, the way the products are manufactured and the ability to recycle them after their lifecycle.

Century offers superb architectural products molded from high-density, furniture grade polymers (polyurethane) kin to the family of plastics. Although plastics have received a bad wrap in the past, many like those produced by CAS, actually are sustainable and can be recycled back into the manufacturing processes while also conserving energy.

Continuing research and development shows many ways polymers when used responsibly can contribute to a greener environment. Look for more information in the future from Century on a greener environment.

According to the Society of the Plastics Industry, plastics account for only 1.5 percent of U.S. energy consumption. It takes much less energy to convert raw materials to a finished product than it does for materials made of a comparable source.

Several other factors that contribute to Century's Green Future exclude the company's use of:

• Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC's) – discovered in the 1980s and have ozone depleting potential (ODP)
• Hydrochloroflourocarbons (HCFC's) – developed as a replacement and were also found to have ODP

Moreover, unlike other manufactures, Century's products produce no emissions. For more than 10 years, Century has specified and utilized materials that are CFC and HCFC free. Century products add ZERO to ozone depletion and limit the dependence on foreign oil. No harmful gases are released in CAS architectural products manufacturing processes.

About Century Architectural Specialties
Located in Marietta, GA, USA Century Architectural Specialties, an international company, is the leading, sustainable manufacturer of decorative mouldings and architectural accents for both residential and commercial applications. As a creatively driven, eco-friendly company, Century is guided by more than 30 years of advanced technical innovations, engineering excellence and integrity.

Century offers decorative architectural ornamentation in unsurpassed quality and product variety. Inspired by the architectural styles of the ancient Greek and Roman eras, and the Craftsmen of today, Century brings these beautiful ages back to life, combining the best of yesterday's design with today's advanced materials and technology. An international company, Century has over 700 products, and is the first and foremost to offer 14 foot lengths for multiple moulding sizes and styles.