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.

Certified Harvested Wood

KOMPAN’s products are almost entirely made from durable metal and plastics, but some specialized products still use wood. The wood used is CCA free and comes from a responsibly managed forest. We have had these products certified by the standards of The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) since 2005. The FSC is an independent, not for profit, non-government organization that provides standard setting, trademark assurance and accreditation services for companies and organizations interested in responsible forestry. 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.