What it Means to be ESP Certified
Manufacturers must demonstrate compliance with stringent criteria to be awarded ESP certification.
These criteria include, but are not limited to:
- 75% of particleboard, plywood and MDF used in the cabinets must be certified to meet lowest formaldehyde emission standards
- 75% of particleboard and MDF used in the cabinets must contain 100% recycled or recovered fiber content
- Hardwoods must be certified through an independent and credible sustainable forestry program
- A documented energy conservation program must be in place
- A written Environmental Management System must be available and enforced
- An active recycling program for process wastes must be in place
- All federal, state and local environmental requirements must be observed
- The manufacturer must demonstrate community involvement and leadership through service or charitable organizations.
It is a rigorous process that helps guarantee that everyone is doing their part to provide you with sustainable cabinetry products.