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The Green
kitchen – Poggenpohl
innovation has seen the introduction of the Green Kitchen - kitchens
that embody recycling and environmental features. Some of these concepts
have now become law in Europe.
The Green kitchen concept,
involves layers of reuse, recycling and environmentally friendly
products based on clean and efficient manufacturing. The Green kitchen
is designed, manufactured and installed to allow the kitchen to be
de-installed, relocated and reused in a new location - the "Green"
kitchen must be well made and engineered to last.
Reducing harmful chemical
emissions
Poggenpohl and Rational
kitchens meet the strict
E (1)
classification for outgassing of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
Poggenpohl
lead the world with the
elimination of added
formaldehyde to the
materials in our kitchens. European authorities recognised the health
dangers from formaldehyde and have now introduced strict standards.
Poggenpohl
have lead the way with the use of PVC free materials to minimise the
risk of chlorine release into the atmosphere and to address health
concerns about the impact of PVC plasticizers on humans.
Recyclable food grade
plastics have replaced PVC - ABS, polypropylene and PET are used
extensively. ABS for cutlery inserts, polypropylene for carcass edges
and leg systems, PET for polymer finishes. |
