GREEN

We are reducing waste by hiring "thinking-GREEN" in the office! These are the steps we're taking to help save energy, natural resources and environmental conditions:

• Our photocopiers and printers are set to print on both sides by default.
• We always make computer files as oppose to paper files a priority. This reduces the amount of printing we do in-house plus allows us to stay more organized. By working through electronic files we are saving on floor and file space and retrieving our documents faster and more efficiently.
• The staff at Alendel makes a conscience effort to set aside paper which was only printed on one side to reuse for scratch pads.
• We participate in toner recycling which helps to effectively solve the problem of dumping non-biodegradable plastics on landfills and waterways in Canada.
• In our lunchroom we recycle glass, plastic, metal cans, white paper, and mixed paper and organics.

 

Packaging is one of the biggest environmental issues facing us today, with the majority of plastic packaging taking up to 3,000 years to break down!

• We use biodegradable bags, they do a world of good and break down in a few years!
• Our warehouse reuses and recycles wooden pallets, boxes and paper cores.
• Our warehouse uses Energy Efficient lighting that not only saves energy but improves safety and productivity.

 

OEKO-TEX STANDARD

Alendel recognizes the increasing concerns associated with the environment and the worldwide production of textiles.  Alendel has adopted the Oeko-Tex Standard 100 to help you make your next design and decorating project environmentally friendly and safe.  You can rest assured that Alendel textiles bearing the Oeko-Tex label do not give off any harmful substances.

The Oeko-Tex Standard 100 test certifies that a fabric passes the following performance criteria standards:

• Textile does not contain allergenic dye stuffs and dye stuffs that form carcino genic arylamines of the MAK-groups III A1 and III A2.
• Textiles that do not carry pesticides and chlorinated phenols.
• Textiles that have been tested for the release of heavy metals under artificial perspiration conditions.
• Textiles free from formaldehyde or containing trace amounts significantly lower than the required legal limits.
• Textiles with a skin friendly pH.
• Textiles free from chloro-organic carriers.

These fabrics have been thoroughly tested to this standard and have been granted the authorization to proudly display the Oeko-Tex Standard 100 label.