Paradigm Kitchen Design places an environmental and social emphasis on manufacturing ethods, materials and operations.

Cabinetry

1. Finishing - Our paint and lacquer finishes feature ecologically sensitive attributes to preserve air quality.  For instance, our finishes are totally HAPs free (hazardous air particles), ultra-low in VOCs (volatile organic compounds) and also have ultra-low formaldehyde content that meets the stringent new European E1 standard.  These finishes are also tough; with high resistance to chemicals and wet heat.
2. Substrate - Cabinet substrate that is completely Formaldehyde free is available as an option.
3. Wood - While we can offer virtually limitless selection of wood species and materials, endangered or ecologically-sensitive wood species are not offered.  All of our preferred lumber and veneer suppliers offer only sustainable natural products from managed forests.  If an exotic aesthetic is desired, we also employ engineered veneers.  These manufactured veneers are fabricated using reconstituted domestic wood, yet are designed to imitate more exotic and sometimes endangered wood species.
   

Renovations

When Paradigm undertakes a full renovation, we often remove fully functional building materials such as old sinks, faucets, appliances and cabinetry.  Rather than contributing to a land-fill, we make a concerted effort to recycle these materials through charitable organizations such as Habitat for Humanity.