KOMPAN

KOMPAN works hard to ensure that the products we sell are manufactured using safe, non-toxic materials and in the most environmentally responsible manner. KOMPAN leads our industry in maintaining the highest standards for both safety and environmental sustainability.

To encourage sustainability when installing a KOMPAN playground, we have created a Green Installation Guide for all our customers. The guide includes many tips on how to reuse resources and reduce your footprint during the installation of your new playground. To view all the details and help KOMPAN push for sustainability in the playground industry, check out the KOMPAN Green Installation Guide.


Here are just a few of the ways we’re working to make a difference from our end.

 

KOMPAN Manufacturing - ISO 14001

KOMPAN is certified to the International Standards Association 14001 which requires the highest level of environmental management of manufacturing. As a global supplier of playground equipment, KOMPAN is committed to meeting the most rigorous standards for environmentally responsible manufacturing.



KOMPAN A/S is certified for Forest Stewardship Council Chain-of-Custody. See official certificate.

Certificate Scope: Multi-site Chain-of-Custody certificate based on FSC-STD-40-003 and FSC-STD-40-004. The certificate scope is represntative of the network of Participating Sites as listed on fsc-info.org. Additional details regarding the certificate scope, including products and species, are found at fsc-info.org.

Recycled Materials

KOMPAN utilizes recycled materials whenever feasible. Currently, our aluminum components are manufactured with recycled materials and our posts are comprised of 30 percent recycled steel. Our floor panels are manufactured from high pressure laminate, which utilizes 70 percent recycled content. Additionally, KOMPAN products are manufactured from materials which are recyclable.

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)

As a member of the Green Building Council KOMPAN supports the LEED program and can assist in achieving LEED certification for your project. KOMPAN equipment utilizes recycled materials, which can be applied toward attaining LEED credits 4.1, 4.2, and 7.



Forest Stewardship Council Certification

To reduce the use of trees, KOMPAN’s products are almost entirely made from durable and recyclable metals and plastics. When printing marketing material, KOMPAN is sure to always use certified paper material which comes from a responsibly managed forest certified by the standards of The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).  For more information visit http://www.fscus.org.

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) and Phthalates Free

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) is a plastic that is mainly used in making pipes for plumbing, however, many playground manufacturers use a softened form of PVC to coat metal parts, such as decks, handrails, and hand rings. Not only does the production of PVC release dioxins which are known to be linked to cancer, but the process of making the PVC soft involves the use of Phthalates, which have been linked to potential health hazards. The State of California is concerned enough about the use of Phthalates that it has recently introduced legislation that will ban the sale of children’s products if they contain phthalates in quantities greater than 1/10 of one percent.


Besides being harmful to our bodies, PVC is also harmful to the environment in which we live. Recycling PVC is difficult, and it usually ends up in landfills. KOMPAN is proud to say that our products have always been PVC and phthalates free.

Limited Use of Paint

Powder coating paint is a common method of adding color to playground equipment. When the surface coating chips, however, the metal is exposed to corrosive elements and will require added maintenance. One of KOMPAN’s philosophies is to minimize the amount of paint on our equipment and instead use solid colored materials. Besides reducing the maintenance hours that would normally be necessary to re-apply colored coatings to parts, this practice also eliminates the need to purchase and store touch-up paint and chemicals.

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