ErgoGenesis constantly seeks ways to recycle
and minimize waste in every material and
area of manufacturing. The product line
is constructed of metal, plastic, foam and
fabric.
After vacuum forming, ABS plastic scraps
are returned to suppliers for established
recycling efforts. Metal scraps remaining
after component fabrication are also accumulated
and returned to suppliers for recycling
efforts.
ErgoGenesis uses both
slab and injection molded foam as components.
Foam scraps are returned to suppliers and
are recycled as carpet (foam composite)
pad. In order to maximize durability and
the lifetime of the chair, no recycled content
is acceptable in our foam parts.
ErgoGenesis seeks,
promotes and utilizes fabrics with recycled
content; however, most fabrics do not contain
recycled material. We are also unaware of
a useful afterlife for fabric scraps.
In a more detailed
outline, the BodyBilt product line does
have the following highlights in regard
to recyclable materials:
- BodyBilt chairs contain approximately
20-25% of recyclable material. Some chairs,
i.e. Stacking chairs, may contain a lower
percentage.
- All steel scrap is recycled after fabrication
of steel components on the BodyBilt chair.
- ABS plastic scraps are recycled. All
new parts manufactured by BodyBilt are
made with Virgin plastic.
- Whenever possible, ErgoGenesis recommends
and ships product "blanket wrapped"
instead of individually boxed. Blanket
wrapping chairs in freight eliminates
cardboard waste and minimizes landfill
by wrapping product in re-usable blankets.
Additionally, due to the fact that a larger
quantity of chairs can be shipped per
truckload, fuel waste by freight carriers
is reduced.
- To minimize component waste and replacement,
ErgoGenesis incorporates the highest quality
components that carry a lifetime warranty
of useful life, while other components
carry a ten-year life warranty. This high
quality reduces breakage and rapid replacement
that is expected with less expensive,
lower quality chairs.
- To further discourage disposal of any
BodyBilt product, a unique modularity
factor allows for each and every component
to be replaced or refurbished at any time
during the life of the chair. Manufacturing
processes and new designs are formulated
with an eye toward future retrofit and
component replacement well beyond the
basic ten-year life. This Modularity Factor
has been proven to keep BodyBilt product
functioning and useful, thereby reducing
waste from disposal of broken chairs.
- At the customer's request, ErgoGenesis
will pick up chairs being replaced or
disposed of at the end of their useful
life.
- Messenger fabric (G1, 78% recycled nylon)
is promoted among our popular fabric selections.
BodyBilt can also source other recycled
fabrics upon request.
- The BodyBilt manufacturing facility,
located in Navasota, Texas, meets all
EPA guidelines and OSHA requirements.
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