100% of wood waste generated in the manufacture of Mirage floors is repurposed. Part of it is used to fuel the boilers that dry the wood. The rest is sold and transformed into:
Recycling at our plant
To ensure optimal use of all our materials, we repurpose glue and finish drums for use in our production facilities and plant. In addition to making our own stacking sticks out of wood waste, we also reuse them.
Recycled packaging materials
For more than 25 years, we have recycled and reused some 500,000 packages at Mirage. Thanks to our local delivery service, we have implemented a return system for wood blocks and cardboard corners used to ship merchandise within a 500 km radius.
A group effort
At Mirage, we have implemented a recycling program in all our plants and offices. At our manufacturing plant, the plastic and metal straps that bind together virtually all incoming materials are cut and placed in recycling bins.
CFER: Recycling our computers
Each year in Quebec alone, more than 50,000 tons of electronics full of heavy metals and other pollutants are sent to landfills. As part of its commitment to a healthier planet, Mirage flooring manufacturer Boa-Franc is contributing to efforts for a greener tomorrow by recycling its obsolete items. As of late we have been sending our used hardware [e.g., casing, screens, printers, and ink cartridges] to CFER [Centre de formation en entreprise et récupération], an organization that fully recycles the electronics it receives. We are also offering this service free of charge to our employees.
Ashes make for healthy maples
The amount of ash generated is less than 0.5% of the wood burned. The ash primarily contains traces of minerals that the trees drew from the ground as they grew. They correct the pH level of the ground and act as an organic fertilizer in sugar bushes. Since they are alkaline, these ashes also reduce the impact of acid rain.
Hardwood Floors
