Building a Sustainable Future

Transforming waste plastic into high-performance building materials that support LEED certification and reduce environmental impact

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Our Environmental Impact

Waste Reduction

Every 1,000 sq ft of Glean tiles diverts approximately 2,200 plastic bags from landfills and waterways.

Carbon Footprint

Zero CO2 emissions during production compared to 900+ lbs of CO2 per ton of cement production.

Water Conservation

Our manufacturing process uses 95% less water than traditional cement production.

Resource Preservation

No mining or quarrying required, preserving natural landscapes and ecosystems.

Circular Economy Model

Glean Corporation is addressing two critical environmental challenges simultaneously: plastic waste pollution and the construction industry's carbon footprint. Our innovative process transforms waste that would otherwise end up in landfills or oceans into valuable building materials.

Plastic Bags

Collected from communities and businesses

Collection & Processing

Advanced sorting and cleaning methods

Manufacturing

Transformed into building materials

Building Materials

Superior performance and sustainability

Glean Manufacturing Process

LEED Certification Support

Materials & Resources (MR)

Up to 4 points: Recycled content, regional materials, and construction waste management

Innovation in Design (ID)

Up to 2 points: Innovative use of recycled materials and sustainable practices

Regional Priority (RP)

Up to 1 point: Addressing regional environmental priorities in Massachusetts

Documentation Support

We provide comprehensive documentation to support your LEED certification process:

Material composition certificates
Environmental Product Declarations
Manufacturing location data
Life cycle assessment reports

Life Cycle Assessment

Raw Material Acquisition

Glean Products

  • 100% post-consumer waste plastic
  • No mining or quarrying
  • Local collection reduces transportation
  • Diverts waste from landfills

Traditional Cement

  • Limestone mining and quarrying
  • Clay and sand extraction
  • High energy consumption
  • Habitat destruction

Manufacturing

Glean Products

  • Low-temperature processing
  • Renewable energy powered
  • Zero CO2 emissions
  • 95% less water usage

Traditional Cement

  • High-temperature kilns (1450°C)
  • Fossil fuel intensive
  • 900+ lbs CO2 per ton
  • High water consumption

Our Sustainability Commitments

2025 Goals

  • Process 5 million plastic bags annually
  • Achieve carbon-neutral operations
  • Expand to 5 additional states
  • Partner with 100+ construction companies

2030 Vision

  • Process 50 million plastic bags annually
  • Establish nationwide manufacturing network
  • Develop new product categories
  • Lead industry sustainability standards

Global Impact

  • Reduce global plastic waste by 1%
  • Prevent 1 billion bags from landfills
  • Save 100 million gallons of water
  • Eliminate 50,000 tons of CO2 emissions

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Project Impact Calculator

Make a Difference

Every square foot of Glean materials installed creates measurable environmental benefits. Use our calculator to see the positive impact your project can have on the environment.

Example Projects:

10,000 sq ft office complex: 22,000 bags diverted, 9,000 lbs CO2 saved
50,000 sq ft parking area: 110,000 bags diverted, 45,000 lbs CO2 saved

Join the Sustainable Construction Movement

Choose Glean Corporation and make a positive environmental impact while achieving superior performance and cost savings for your construction projects.

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