EVOLVE processes wood scraps from our own factories wood waste, that would normally be sent to landfill, with recycled polypropylene to form tiny pellets that are then molded into internal panel components.
At the end of their life, these molded components parts can be ground up and once again used in the process of making similar components.
Panels are insulated with Roxul, a mineral wood insulation that is made from basalt rock. This high density insulation provides maximum sound absorption to reduce noise and is fire resistant, water repellent and will not support the growth of fungi or mildew.
Post-industrial and post-consumer polyester waste material is used as raw materials in recycled polyester fabrics. Using recycled fabric means less waste going to landfills. At the end of production, fabric scraps are bundled and sent to fabric recyclers.
EVOLVE's epoxy powder coating process involves no liquids and is solvent free. It contains no harmful VOC's or lead. Up to 99% of over sprayed powder is reclaimed, mixed with virgin powder and reused. All powder that doesn't get recirculated is recycled and used to paint non-exposed parts.
Our vision of creating an office furniture system that
would be based on sustainability had to be supported with manufacturing processes that would be ISO 14001 compliant. We obtained registration to ISO 14401: 2004 in Spring of 2005.
Reducing waste and recycling materials in the manufacturing of our products helps to reduce the impact on our landfill sites. Diverting materials from landfill, reducing waste in our manufacturing and recycling materials within our office environment all contribute to saving and protecting the environment. Our goal is to continue to improve, innovate and ultimately contribute to the protection of our environment.
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