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MANUFACTURING PRACTICES
Manufacturing Process
The manufacturing process with Sotare starts with partially
recycled steel. The cold rolled carbon steel is formed and
given a paint color with a low emitting powder coating.
All steel is sourced locally, within 95 miles of Magnuson
Group’s headquarters in Woodridge, IL, where nal assembly
occurs. Magnuson Group’s vendors are carefully selected
based on craftsmanship, location and environmental
practices among other considerations.
Environmental Product Information
Sotare Environmental Information
Type Description
Steel
All steel scrap is 100% recycled. Steel is manufactured with 30-40% post consumer material and is 100%
recyclable.
Wood Magnuson Group strives to always source wood from F.S.C. sources.
Plastics Plastics are 100% recyclable.
Fabrics Fabrics are manufactured from 100% post consumer materials, and is re rated to: ASTM E-84 Class 1 or A.
Aluminum
All aluminum scrap is 100% recycled. Aluminum comes from 10-20% post consumer material and is 100%
recyclable.
Packaging Packaging comes from a minimum of 35% post consumer material and is 100% recyclable.
Paints
All paints used are certied to be of low VOC content < 50g per liter. They emit no hazardous air pollutants
(HAP) or noxious fumes when exposed to re NFPA 704 Health = 1, Fire = 1, Reactivity = 0.
Import
We import products from various countries in Europe. Most but not all are certied ISO 9001-14001 Environ-
mental Management Systems. Please contact us if you need further information.
Paper All paper and packaging waste is 100% recycled.
Plating
Plating is kept to the absolute minimum. Our plater’s meet or exceed all Illinois EPA, Federal EPA, and OSHA
mandated standards; all plating is RoHS compliant. Our plating emits no hazardous air pollutants (HAP) or
noxious fumes when exposed to re. We certify that there is no asbestos in any of the products we manufac-
ture or import for sale.
MAGNUSON GROUP GENERAL SUSTAINABILITY PRACTICES
MAINTENANCE & USE & DISPOSAL
Cleaning
Sotare can be cleaned using a damp cloth and mild non-abrasive cleaner.
Ergonomic
Product is designed for ergonomic use, which will continue to service life.
Recycling
At the end of it’s life cycle, Sotare can be disassembled and recycled. The body is made
primarily of steel, one of the most recycled materials on the planet, and the internal
rigid liner is made of plastic, which is also easily recyclable. Receptacle is designed to
maximixe recycling rates through design, graphics, and signage placement.
Magnuson Group recognizes the importance of being good stewards to the earth. We incorporate positive environmental processes into all facets of the company.
Whether the process is administrative in nature, or is in manufacturing, Magnuson Group strives to ensure that environmental concerns are made a part of the
system. Some specics include: