Thursday, November 27, 2008

Reclaim: 3form Recycling Program

3form takes responsibility for its products over their entire life-cycle. Our Reclaim program reuses and recycles materials removed from installations or panels damaged in production. It is a bi-directional process that prevents panels from entering the landfill and extends their useful life.

Available in a set of standardized sizes and subject to 3form’s rigid quality control standards, this project presents a rare opportunity for consumers and designers to acquire unique panels ready for a second use.

At 3form

- All 3form panels are shipped with labels and instructions for installers
- Imperfect panels or those damaged during production are trimmed of flaws and resold in smaller standard sizes on our reclaim website.

On-site
- Installers place the label in a discreet location, such that it will only be seen upon dismantling
- When a project is dismantled, the contractor sees the label and notifies 3form, who then arranges for return shipping back to 3form facilities

Back at 3form
- Panels are inspected and, where possible, refurbished for donation or resale at a discounted price on our website.
- Panels not in condition to be resold will be refurbished, donated, recycled, or disposed of in the most responsible possible way.

3form donates ten percent of all proceeds from Reclaim panels to the Rocky Mountain Institute(RMI). To learn more visit RMI.org

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