Responsibly made

Green at Heart

We believe lasting design and responsible manufacturing belong together—from the materials we choose to the water our products help conserve.

Our commitments

Why green at heart?

Made to endure, with respect for what comes next

The natural environment, once thought of as indestructible, is in fact a fragile system that we all must take responsibility to protect and nourish in consideration of future generations. Lacava embraces the motto “Have concern for other people,” and makes every effort to respond to market needs while respecting the goodness and beauty of nature.

Lacava strongly rejects the idea of disposable, low-quality furniture made mostly of particle board, laminates, plastics, and other oil-based derivatives and not intended to last longer than a couple of years. Our high-quality furniture is made of renewable resources like natural wood with the least processing possible. Our craftsmanship, combined with durable materials and wear-resistant parts, allows people to enjoy Lacava’s furniture for many years to come. It is often passed on to the next generation as a valuable asset of the house.

In practice

How we reduce our impact

Considered choices across sourcing, production, product performance, and waste.

Responsible materials

We work with environmentally conscious suppliers. Our wood comes from sustainable forests where selective harvesting helps preserve ecosystems and reduce wildfire risks. Vendors participate in initiatives including SmartWood, the Forest Stewardship Council, the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, and the Rainforest Initiative, and do not sell wood from endangered species.

Local manufacturing

Manufacturing most of our furniture in Chicago reduces import transportation, gasoline consumption, and carbon emissions. Country-based production also supports the vitality of the local economy.

Water conservation

All of our lavatory faucets are equipped with low-flow, pressure-compensating aerators. Most of our toilets include dual-flush actuators that allow for responsible water consumption.

Waste reduction

We support recycling, material reuse, and waste reduction—from paper recycling and refilling printer cartridges to working with waste management companies so the least amount of waste possible reaches landfills.

Lasting quality

Our responsibility is to manufacture top-quality furniture and continuously seek ways to reduce—and eventually eliminate—environmentally unfriendly materials, byproducts, and processes.

Product information

California Proposition 65

Information about the warning displayed on LACAVA faucet packaging.

Starting in August 2018, LACAVA faucet packaging features the following warning label for California residents:

Attention California residents—California Prop 65 warning

This product contains one or more chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after installing or removing this product.

Learn more at p65warnings.ca.gov

Why is there a warning label for California residents on LACAVA packaging?

This label is attached in compliance with California’s Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986. Many products sold in California carry these labels, including plumbing and home products, tools, supplements, and food products.

California created AB 1953, effective January 2010, mandating that all faucets have a lead content of no more than 0.25% weighted average to be considered “lead-free.” LACAVA adopted this low-lead standard well ahead of the legislated deadline as part of our commitment to high-quality, safe, and sustainable plumbing products.

While the State of California determined that this level of lead in faucets is safe and will not expose consumers to related health risks, Proposition 65 is an additional initiative that warns California residents of the presence of any listed substance, even in trace amounts.

Does this mean using our products will cause cancer or birth defects?

Almost all faucets and fittings should carry the Proposition 65 label in California because they include components made with brass, which contains small but detectable amounts of lead—an element included on the Proposition 65 chemical list.

The presence of a Proposition 65-listed chemical does not mean that use of the product will cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm, nor does it mean that a product is unsafe. All LACAVA products meet or exceed applicable product performance and safety industry standards, as well as the federal Safe Drinking Water Act. We are confident that there is no health hazard associated with use of our products.

Why is my product labeled if I do not live in California?

Product supply chains can be complicated: a distributor in one state may sell to an end consumer in another. These warning labels are required only in California; no other US state, Canadian province, or federal law requires a similar label. Labeling every product helps ensure that all products ultimately sold in California are properly labeled.

For more information, visit p65warnings.ca.gov.