Sustainable Cabinets

Adopting sustainable practices is more than just a trend. It’s our responsibility to take care of our planet and safeguard the future of business. Beyond our craftsmanship, Open Air Outdoor Cabinetry has long been part of the sustainable movement through the production of eco-friendly kitchen cabinets.

HDPE Outdoor Kitchen Cabinets

HDPE, which stands for high-density polyethylene, is a type of high-density polymer. It’s often used to replace wood in building projects, but other common uses include containers for cleaning, personal care and food products.

Because of this material’s stability, it doesn’t send harmful VOCs into the environment. HDPE is BPA-free and phthalate-free, making it nontoxic — which is why it’s often used for containers that contain personal products and even for toys.

In addition, HDPE is considered an environmentally friendly material. Here are a few reasons why HDPE cabinet material is so sustainable:

  • It can be recycled at the end of its useful life and reused as composite wood or other construction materials.
  • Producing HDPE takes much less energy than creating other building materials like steel.
  • Polymer materials are often recycled during the process of creating HDPE.

HDPE makes our customers happy, and it’s also an eco-friendly material that’s good for the planet. Clients who purchase customized cabinets made from HDPE can feel good about their decision and enjoy the outdoors with a clear conscience.

Eco-Friendly Cabinets for Outdoor Living

Sustainability is part of our commitment to manufacturing outdoor cabinets for outdoor kitchens. As a manufacturing company, we are proud to utilize eco-friendly materials and sustainable practices.

Our Sustainable Cabinet Materials

We mainly use high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and natural wood instead of polymer to create durable, eco-friendly kitchen cabinets. Our HDPE outdoor cabinets are sustainable options that come with unique capabilities, such as:

  • Non-toxic: HDPE is a type of high-density polymer that is BPA-free and phthalate-free. It means that the materials are non-toxic to the body and even the environment. As such, HDPE is widely used as toys and containers for food products and personal care.
  • Fully recyclable: HDPE is a highly sustainable option with the number 2 recycling code, meaning it is fully recyclable. With our HDPE panels, we take part in our mission to help eliminate the use of scarce wood resources. At its core, we keep plastics and other materials out of the waste stream.
  • Molded-in color: Our HDPE panels use molded color to cut down additional chemical processes from secondary finishing that often release harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Since the solid core colors are molded in the panels, repainting is unnecessary to maintain the cabinet’s appearance.
  • Highly durable: Besides being fully recyclable, HDPE panels are long-lasting materials requiring no strict maintenance. There’s no need to use harmful chemical cleaners to clean the cabinets. These are water-resistant, so you can power wash or steam clean the panels, reducing toxic wastes.

Whether you opt for HDPE or natural wood, our sustainable kitchen cabinets are still recyclable at the end of their useful life. These materials may be reused as construction resources or provide valuable nutrients to the soil during decomposition.

Choose Sustainable Cabinets for Your Outdoor Kitchen

We understand that a significant part of the environmental footprint is beyond our control. Lead the charge and make a small yet impactful change to the world. Shift to our sustainable kitchen cabinets with a variety of designs and color choices.

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