for the environment Owens Corning is a leading manufacturer of glass fiber insulation and other building materials. The company has a long-standing commitment to sustainability, which it defines as "meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." Owens Corning is working to reduce its environmental impact in three key areas: energy and climate change, waste and resource use, and human and ecosystem health. For example, the company has developed products that help builders and homeowners save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It also recycles waste glass fiber to make new products.