All core materials used in casegood products are made with adhesives that contain no ozone depleting compounds. The Gunlocke Company recognizes efficient and prudent use of all resources contributes to a healthy environment. Gunlocke is able to reduce its energy consumption and reduce landfill disposal by fueling our boilers in part with wood scraps. We have minimized packaging content and increased recyclability by utilizing a recyclable cardboard box for both casegoods and and seating, packaging designed to handle multiple chairs, and recycling wood pallets utilized during shipping In addition, we return packaging materials from our vendors to be recycled. Gunlocke also participates in several recycling programs.
Scrap metal is recycled.
Leather scraps are sold to a recycler. Waste oil, computer paper, office paper, cardboard, glass and plastic are all recycled daily to reduce landfill disposal. Moreover, Gunlocke utilizes 40 percent or more post-consumer waste recycled paper and soy based inks in our printed materials as appropriate.