As we continue our series on our commitment to the environment, one of our new lines stands out as particularly devoted to green initiatives: Trica Furniture. What we think you’ll feel especially good about is that Trica is manufactured right here in Canada by skilled craftsmen.

Trica closely mirrors our stand on the environment, making them an ideal partner. Like us, Trica educates their employees to make more sustainable choices at work and at home and encourages all their suppliers and vendors to be environmentally responsible for the continued health of our planet. This is important to us!

Trica: A Style Overview.

Trica furnishings are designed and built just outside of Montreal, tailored for North American urban living. Influenced by European modernism, Trica is clean, sleek and chic. Highest-quality materials are used, combined with technologically-advanced manufacturing processes and stringent quality-control testing. Trica’s quality is backed by an industry-leading 10-year limited warranty.

Trica’s Eco-Friendly Practices:

The environment is a top priority for Trica, while never compromising quality and durability. Their key strategies include:

Recycled and recyclable steel, aluminium and plastic. Depending on availability and on the supplier, the steel, aluminium and plastic used by Trica are made from 10% to 80% recycled materials. They recycle 100% of internally generated steel, aluminium, foam and plastic scraps as well as all cardboard, paper and glass.

Lead and VOC free paint. Synthetic materials or those treated with synthetic substances can off gas chemicals which are toxic. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are the most common family of chemicals that are off gassed and have been linked to birth defects, endocrine disruption and cancer. Trica’s steel products are protected by a high-temperature baked lead-free powder coating and have zero VOCs. Further, Trica’s upholstered seat boards and table tops are produced using low formaldehyde particle boards; water-based lacquers and stains are used on wood components.

Easily disassembled and recycled. Trica products are built for easy repair, disassembly and recycling. Trica furnishings can be easily taken apart, sorted into their constituent parts and recycled at the end of their useful lives.

Durable and fixable.Durability is one of the most important aspects of green furniture. Trica furnishings are built tough and easy-to-repair, lessening the chance that they will end up in the landfill – saving you money in the long run. Not to mention, durable goods that last a long time can be passed on from person to person, sometimes even becoming family heirlooms!

When you’re choosing new furniture, please keep the environment. Our  non-commission sales team can help you evaluate your eco-friendly options.