BACKGROUNDProduct image • Product description • Contact information
Model or ID numbers: F401 - F890
MasterFormat Number(s): 12 56 33
PO Box 2
Ulster Park, NY 12487
- Manufacturer-direct
PRODUCT DETAILS2.1 SUSTAINABLE STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS • 2.2 SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA • 2.3 SUSTAINABLE COMPOSITION OF PRODUCT
2.1 SUSTAINABLE STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS
| CERTIFICATION NAME | Certifying Organization | Level | Certification Number | Activation Date | Length of Term |
| FSC Chain of Custody (CoC) | Scientific Certification Systems, Inc. (SCS) | -- | 001784 | 2008-09-19 | 60 months |
| CERTIFICATION NAME | Certifying Organization | Level | Certification Number | Activation Date | Length of Term |
| Indoor Advantage | SCS | Indoor Advantage Gold | 01870 | 2009-02-20 | 12 months |
2.2 SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
2.3 SUSTAINABLE COMPOSITION OF PRODUCT
| List the primary materials in a representative sample of the reported product. (List actual material - not trade name) | |||||||
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North American hardwood maple
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North American hardwood maple - the most abundant species of the continent - has been a hallmark of Community Playthings for over 50 years, and is still today our predominant raw material. Our maple is locally sourced from the northeastern states and is being replenished faster than it is harvested. We are FSC COC certified and are working with our suppliers to maximize our offering of FSC-certified product.
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PRODUCT LIFE CYCLE3.1 LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS • Manufacturer Comments • 3.2 Material Extraction and Transportation • 3.3 MANUFACTURING • 3.4 CONSTRUCTION • 3.5 FACILITY OPERATIONS • 3.6 DECONSTRUCTION / RECYCLING PHASE
3.1 LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS
Manufacturer Comments
3.2 Material Extraction and Transportation
| Location(s) of manufacturing facility(s) producing the reported product | |||||||
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City, State/Province, Zip, Country:
Ulster Park, NY, 12487, USA
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City, State/Province, Zip, Country:
Walden, NY, 12586, USA
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City, State/Province, Zip, Country:
Farmington, PA, 15437, USA
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| List Primary Raw Materials in Product: (ie. sand, cement, water, recycled glass, clay, wood, biofiber, etc.): (If a significant percent of the raw materials for this product (excluding water) are sourced from a specific location, please also list percent by weight of material in the product and material source location (town, state, country zip code, country). Be as specific as possible regarding each raw material in the product, but leave the location blank if the material is sourced from many different locations.) | |||||||
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Material:
maple hardwood
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Location:
NE US: NY, PA, & WV; Quebec
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Percent by weight:
80 |
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| How has the company worked with suppliers on reducing the environmental footprint of your supply chain? | |||||||
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We have specified FSC-certified wood products.
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3.3 MANUFACTURING
| What is the company's specified goal for reducing energy consumption? | |||||||||
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What steps has the company taken to reduce energy consumption of the manufacturing process?
Variable-speed pulleys on our blower extraction system.
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| What is the company's specified goal for reducing solid waste? | |||||||||
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What steps has the company taken to reduce solid-waste created from the manufacturing process?
Recycling of corrugated (cardboard) and clear plastic (stretch wrap).
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Are any hazardous chemicals created, used, or released during the manufacture of the product which must be reported under the State Right to Know Act (SARA), Section 313 via the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI)? (The absence of hazardous chemicals or air pollutants in manufacture is laudable. However the presence of such hazards is not a simple indicator of environmental impact. Which listed hazards are present, how they are handled, the magnitude of emissions, and the extent and effectiveness of efforts to minimize creation, use, and releases of such hazards, are all important in assessing environmental responsibility. While it can be problematic to try to compare the performance of different companies, a record of TRI releases by company found on the EPA website allows review of a single company over time. http://www.epa.gov/enviro/html/tris/tris_query.html) |
Yes No | ||||||||
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We dramatically reduced - virtually eliminated actually - our release of VOCs by converting to a UV-cured waterborne finish. We pioneered in the US a Swedish product from manufacturer Becker-Acroma that is now in wide use in the furniture industry and recognized as one of the lowest-emitting wood finishes available.
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3.4 CONSTRUCTION
| Shipping and Packing Materials (select all that apply for each) | |||||||||
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Pallets:
Not used
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Boxes:
Recyclable,Compostable
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Packing filler:
Minimized,Recyclable
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Containers:
Not used
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Wrapping:
Not used
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| Does the design of this product include features that reduce amount of excess material/overage required at installation? | Yes No | ||||||||
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What is the typical % excess material/overage?
0 |
What are the disposition options for excess material?
n/a
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| Accessories: Identify accessory items (adhesives, fasteners, tapes, etc.) required to install product and describe in the comment field any impact on the sustainable performance of the product. | |||||||
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none
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3.5 FACILITY OPERATIONS
| What is the expected lifespan of the product? | |||||||
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30 years |
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| What is the maximum length of manufacturer's warranty? | |||||||
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10
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Reusability is the highest form of recycling. Community Playthings is widely known for its long-lasting durability. Customers regularly call us and say, "We wish we could buy more, but your products never break! We've had your shelves for 20 (or 30) years, and they're just as sturdy as when we got them!" Our products can be found on eBay. Centers that need to close can easily find customers for 2nd-hand Community Playthings furnishings.
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3.6 DECONSTRUCTION / RECYCLING PHASE
| Is the entire product reusable? | Yes No | ||||||||
| If yes to either of the above, do installation techniques allow it to be easily removed/disassembled without damage? | Yes No | ||||||||
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The simple components of our furnishings: wood, metal fasteners and casters, and some plastic components - are easily to disassemble and separate for proper recycling.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION4.1 Stewardship • 4.2 Transparency of Information • Manufacturer Comments
4.1 Stewardship
| Briefly describe the organizations environmental policies or programs and provide link to them on company website. | |||||||||
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We are a small business with a strong sustainability ethos. For over two decades, we've had a strong commitment to lean manufacturing and waste reduction in both energy and materials. We turn off unused lights, cut the grass with push mowers, recycle, walk to work, divert waste for heat, and reduce/conserve as a matter of economy.
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| Are there other environmental groups that also list the product(s)? | |||||||||
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CHPS.net
GreenSpec.com
GreenMaven.com
RateItGreen.com
SierraClubGreenHome.com
scscertified.com/products
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Is this product GreenSpec listed? | Yes No | |||||||
| Does the company participate in any voluntary programs to reduce environmental impact of the listed product(s)? | Yes No | ||||||||
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If yes, identify program(s) (select all that apply):
other
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If "other", please identify:
EPA SmartWay Transport
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| Please describe what Design-for-Environment (DfE) strategies were used in design of this product (including such practices as dematerialization, and design-for-disassembly), company-wide approach to DfE, and other aspects that you feel exemplify commitment but have not been quantified elsewhere in this form. | |||||||||
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We have been using Strategic Design for over 20 years, and are now studying how to incorporate DfE into it.
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4.2 Transparency of Information
| Is the environmental information reported in this form available on the website? | Yes No | ||||||||
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If yes link to webpage(s):
http://www.communityplaythings.com/resources/EcoCertifications/index.html
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