Environmental Statement
At Intellicare, we strive to be good stewards of our natural resources. Our efforts to reduce the environmental impact of our manufacturing processes are reflected in many areas, most notably the following:
Wood Components:
Materials are supplied by FSC-accredited vendors, meaning the wood is sourced from sustainably managed forests. Wood waste is shredded and repurposed as animal bedding for the agricultural sector.
Metal Components:
All metal waste is recycled for reuse. Recyclable steel frames are finished with a lead-free powder coat that contains zero VOCs and solvents. Excess powder is reclaimed and reused.
Foam:
No CFCs, adhesives, or formaldehyde are used in any of our polyurethane foam products, including our renewable resource foam, which is based on an agriculturally derived polyol at 20% concentration.
Intellicare primarily uses molded foam, which virtually eliminates waste. Molded foam is created through a chemical reaction process rather than an external heat source.
Waste from molded foam is supplied to a local pillow stuffing facility, diverting it from landfill. Where cut foam is used, waste is returned to the supplier, who recycles it into carpet underlay.
Upholstery:
Intellicare promotes upholstery products made from 100% recycled fibre, bio-based fibre, or natural, compostable fibre materials.
Glue:
Intellicare uses only water-based adhesives that comply with environmental regulations.