Thank you for your important question about sustainability and the end-of-life journey of our outdoor benches. We share your concern for our planet and have designed our products with circularity in mind.
At the end of their long service life, our outdoor benches enter a carefully managed sustainability program. We're proud to say that approximately 90% of our bench materials are fully recyclable. The aluminum frames can be melted down and repurposed indefinitely without quality loss, while the high-density polyethylene components are ground and reformed into new products.
For benches that can't be conventionally recycled, we've established innovative partnerships with organizations that repurpose the materials for community projects or convert them into energy through clean processes. We also operate a take-back program where we responsibly dismantle returned benches, sorting all materials for proper recycling streams.
Our commitment extends beyond recycling to designing benches that last decades through durable materials and replaceable parts. This reduces the frequency of replacement and minimizes waste. We continuously research new biodegradable composites and improved recycling technologies to make our benches even more sustainable.
We believe true sustainability means taking responsibility for our products from creation to final disposition, ensuring nothing ends up in landfills. Your choice to invest in our benches supports this circular approach to manufacturing and environmental stewardship.