environmental statement
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environmental statement

built to last. The longer products are used, the less often replacements are needed. Longevity simply means better management of the earth’s resources.

Environmental Statement Spaceoasis is committed to continuously improving the way products are made and how services are delivered to avoid damaging the environment. We use recyclable and sustainable materials and at the end of the product’s life we will receive it back for recycling or refurbish it for use by charities. Our Responsibilities: We recognise our responsibility to: Minimise waste by following the priority order of reduce, re-use, recycle, compost, incinerate and landfill. Implement technologies to use energy resources efficiently Strive to surpass conformance to the law,...

Specific Environmental Considerations: Wood Spaceoasis only purchases veneer, mdf or plywood emanating sustainable supplies. To qualify, the timber cannot be harvested faster than it is being replenished. All timber based materials are purchased from FSC and PEFC certificated companies, the leading international organizations promoting sustainable forest management through independent third party certification. Honeycomb Paper: The structural paper filling in Spaceoasis panels is manufactured by Ti-Vu Plast from 100% recycled paper and bonded with vegetable based adhesives. Fabric: Standard...

Support Posts: Manufactured from steel, the posts are 100% recyclable and can be reground and reheated repeatedly deeming them an efficient natural material. Steel Fixings: All fixings are self colour with no additional paint or plating. Glue: Water-based stains and adhesives have replaced solvent based equivalents on our production lines. Guidelines developed by the Earth Friendly Design Task Force ensure Spaceoasis products are easily disassembled, making them easier to recycle. Control of air emissions: Spaceoasis has addressed the problem of volatile organic compounds through several...

The manufacturing process generates little hazardous waste and switching to water based adhesives and stains and powdered paint systems has further minimized this aspect. Packaging and delivery: Returnable pallets and packaging have largely replaced one-time packaging. That which is not returnable is recyclable. Cardboard boxes, once the predominant packaging material for products bound for customers, have been largely replaced by blanket wrapping. End of Life Recycling: We use recyclable and sustainable materials and at the end of the product’s life we will receive it back for recycling or...

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