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Since 1995, Wellborn has reduced boiler air emissions 50% lower than required by state and EPA
regulations through the installation of an Electrostatic Precipitation (ESP) Unit.
To this point, the composite wood products used in the construction of Wellborn and Estate cabinetry comply with phase 2 of the California
Air Resources Board’s Airborne Toxic Control Measure emissions standard 93120-93120.12 title 17. The CARB ATCM currently has the
most stringent formaldehyde regulations for composite wood products in the world. These composite wood products include hardwood
plywood, particleboard and medium density fiberboard. Wellborn is committed to supporting CARB Phase 2, which began implementation
in 2010.
Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., purchases particle board and MDF composite materials certified under the Composite Panel Association’s
Eco-Certified Composites (ECC). An ECC Certified Product must meet at least 3 of the following requirements:
•
Ensure a Balanced Carbon Footprint by Using a CAP Carbon Calculator
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85% Locally Sourced
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Use a Minimum of 75% Recycled or Recovered Fiber; or at Least 50% Recycled or Recovered Fiber and a Minimum of 5% Post-
Consumer Fiber
•
Document That Greater Than 97% Fiber Furnish Brought On-Site to Manufacture Panels is Either Converted Into Panels or Other
Non-Waste Products
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Must be certified by FSC
®
or SFI
The products attained by Wellborn recognizes that over 95% of the particleboard and Medium Density Fiberboard purchased quarterly met
the ECC standards. ECC products are also accredited by ANSI. You can be assured that our products are constructed with the environment
in mind.
Composite Wood Products
Emissions
Wellborn environmental responsibility extends to the internal day-to-day activities of each employee. Office paper is collected throughout
the plant to minimize land filling. Aluminum cans are collected from break areas to provide local recycling companies the opportunity to
continuously process the usable aluminum. Ink and Toner cartridges are also gathered from units for recycling. All paper, cardboard and
related products are utilized for clean power generation. Also, a “Pop Tab” program is effective in providing for charities that use them
for a great cause.
With the implementation of our new PeopleNet satellite vehicle monitoring system, which monitors all operating characteristics including
fuel economy and maintenance requirements, our fleet fuel economy has improved over 18% in the past year. Diesel emissions in our
truck fleet have been reduced by the application of two new techniques. The newest tractors feature an Auxiliary Power Unit or APU. This
feature eliminates unnecessary truck idling and, most importantly, lowers fuel usage and emissions. All new tractors are spec’d with these
units. Secondly, drivers that do not have an APU will take advantage of IdleAire, a great technology located at truck stops throughout the
U.S. Drivers are encouraged to plan their stops at these locations where they can shut off their engines and hook up to a unit that provides
heat, air and even T.V. and internet. By doing so, drivers are decreasing their impact on the environment.
Wellborn Cabinet, Inc. is continuously working with our finish supplier, Valspar, Inc., to reformulate our
finishes and reduce their impact on the environment.
In addition to this practice, Wellborn has acquired a second high-solid ultraviolet coating machine, which seals
our products using 100% solid particles, further reducing volatile compounds.
Lowering VOC Emissions
Transportation Fleet
Recycling
CARB
CPA ECC