EA’s products all consist of a high percentage of recycled
and/or recyclable raw materials. Waste minimization in our
manufacturing processes is achieved through the maximization of yields
of all raw materials. Continuous evaluation and improvement of all
manufacturing, assembly, and packaging processes takes place to ensure
that waste is kept to the lowest possible level and that our operations
are as environmentally efficient as possible. In cases where waste is a
by-product of operations our environmental efficiency team is tasked
with disposing of it in the most responsible fashion available. Over 96%
of manufacturing waste is either repurposed elsewhere in our operation
or responsibly dealt with by professional recycling companies. EA’s
waste reduction program has been remarkably successful since its
inception and continues its mandate of constant improvement each day. In
the area of packaging we have utilized some very creative ideas to
minimize our environmental impact greatly. Wherever possible 100%
recycled packaging materials are used and packaging processes are
constantly re-evaluated for improvements. We offer a packaging return
program where dealers, installers, and/or consumers can return packaging
materials to our factory where feasible and these materials are reused
once again. This has been especially helpful for companies that have
regular order pick ups at our dock and installation schedules as they
are able to simply return used materials at the same time as picking up
new orders. This saves our customer the cost and inconvenience of
recycling these materials and at the same time allows greater
utilization of those same materials. Environmentally inefficient
packaging materials such as peanuts and blown foam are never used in the
packaging of our products. For local deliveries and wherever possible,
bulk packaging, reusable shipping blankets and/or reusable and
recyclable shipping skids are utilized reducing packaging materials to a
minimum. Local shipping of chairs, stools and other seating products
lend themselves particularly well to this strategy.
EA product users and buyers can choose to participate in a unique program whereby any EA products that reach their useful life cycle for whatever reason can be returned to the EA factory where the item(s) in question will be fully refurbished to a useful state once again and made available to charities, underprivileged individuals, and various other worthwhile destinations. Where the product truly has become redundant EA makes sure the item is properly and fully recycled and responsibly disposed of. Environmental consciousness is a guiding value that has become ingrained in every member of our team and is simply the way we carry out our business on a day to day basis. |