Our Commitment to the Environment
Geovin Furniture is committed to doing our part in the reduction of pollution and controlling any and all manufacturing processes that may have a detrimental affect on the environment. Geovin is working towards implementing and fostering a company-wide culture of sustainable business practices. We continuously use practices, materials and products that avoid, reduce or manage pollution including recycling, efficient use of resources and charitable donations to organizations equally dedicated to the preservation of the environment. When buying domestically produced products, you are contributing to reducing your ecological footprint by decreasing harmful shipping effects, less reliance on oil, and the possibility of buying from companies that have no environmental policy in place.
Ten things Geovin is doing to become greener.
- Source lumber from companies that harvest wood from sustainably managed forests.
- The introduction of water based lacquers, sealers and adhesives in 2009.
- Working towards reducing VOC emissions.
- Donation of off-cut foam to industry peers to be reused.
- We sort excess and scrap wood and subsequently donate it to suppliers that can use it for their own purposes.
- Blue box program implemented throughout office and manufacturing plant.
- Regularly service dust collector for wood stain on a regular basis for maximum filtration.
- Our shipping cartons all contain up to 40% recycled post-consumer waste.
- Blanket wrapped delivery service in Toronto and working towards complete elimination of all corrugated materials.
- We're working towards using 100% recycled or compostable materials for everything from store signage and packaging to store bags and receipts.