the green touchless locker

“Good design is sustainable, Great design is responsible.”

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responsibility & sustainability

Environmental and climate protection are among the most pressing global challenges of our time. We take these concerns into account in all aspects of our business, including minimizing our own ecological footprint.

The increasing global demand for batteries is largely due to the rapid increase in portable power-consuming products such as cellular phones and video cameras, toys and laptop computers. Each year consumers dispose of billions of batteries, all containing toxic or corrosive materials. Some batteries contain toxic metals such as cadmium and mercury, lead and lithium, which become hazardous waste and pose threats to health and the environment if improperly disposed.

RFID networked locks

do not  use batteries

Most battery operated locks require one lock per locker. If we assume that each lock has roughly 4 batteries in each, then your lock maintenance is quadrupled by the amount of lockers you have. Can you imagine manually replacing all of those batteries?

Still not sold? We know, it’s hard to wrap your mind around how many batteries are being used and how much of your time is taken. We break it down for you even more and provide insight into the environmental impact of it all.

have you considered how many batteries you would need with battery-operated locks?

Take a 1,000 locker installation, for example. It will require 4,000 batteries. That’s roughly 55 pounds of batteries that need to be replaced and properly disposed of.  Not to mention the amount of time it takes to replace them and the inconvenience and administrative time of dealing with them.

The increase in the average temperature of the Earth’s surface is caused by an increasing greenhouse gas effect. The manufacture and transportation of batteries emits exhaust and other pollutants into the atmosphere, thereby contributing to the greenhouse effect.*

comparing the costs of battery-powered locks vs smart networked locks

Our locker partner is FSC® (FSC-C110583) Chain of Custody certified. Upon request, our lockers can be ordered to comply with FSC requirements.

All locker products are GREENGUARD Gold Certified to comply with the ANSI/BIFMA standards, and can be ordered to comply with NAUF and ULEF requirements. Our sustainability experts will provide consultation every step of the way to facilitate the success of your project.

All locker products do not require adhesives or sealants to be applied on-site, and all shop applied laminating adhesives contain No Added Urea Formaldehyde (NAUF).

our "green" smart lockers

responsibility & sustainability doesn't mean design is compromised

Our lockers can be designed with many different materials to support your goals.  You can also use special materials for just the doors.  With Metra Smart locking system you can design incredible looking lockers without having locks on the outside of every door.

material inspiration

bamboo doors

A sustainable, versatile and aesthetically pleasing building material. Bamboo is often labeled ‘the world’s most renewable material’ and is the fastest-growing woody plant in the world. It can grow up to four feet in one day. Bamboo absorbs five times more carbon dioxide and produces 35% more oxygen than a similar group of trees.

make it with paper

Richlite works similar to a dense hardwood and can be easily milled, sanded, routed, and joined. Richlite is water-resistant, sanitary, has low moisture absorption, heat and fire resistant, extraordinarily dense and durable, and has a natural appeal due to its paper construction.

recycled plastic

Metem is a 100% post-consumer recycled plastic made from high-density polyethylene (HDPE). One of the most commonly used plastics in the U.S., post-consumer HDPE is a material or finished product that has served its single use and been diverted or recovered from waste destined for a landfill.

Clean Design Metra Modo Lockers
Custom Locker Bank with Graphic, Green Numbers - Workplace Agile Lockers

The most successful projects happen when all of the stars align; you’re able to use materials with designs that delight the client, offer aesthetic harmony with complementary materials, are tough enough for the application (but not overkill), meet your “green” goals, and work with the budget you’ve been given.

Our ‘standard’ laminate lockers use TFL panels, which gives us the option to design without guilt, leaving as many trees as possible where they belong—absorbing carbon, emitting oxygen, and helping us all breathe a little easier.

biophilia

Now more than ever, the benefits of biophilic design in offices are significant. The concept increases the connection between people and nature. By incorporating something like living locker islands and air-purifying plants in indoor environments give your employees direct contact with natural elements while indoors. Studies have shown that some of the direct benefits of including biophilia in your design include: Improved mental health, stress reduction, increased productivity, reduced fatigue and more. 

As we navigate employees returning to the office, the health and wellbeing of those who spend their days in the office are more important than ever.

biophilia locker islands & walls

Image via Planex xLocker2

Image via Planex

clean and touchless lockers

Our smart lockers are easily cleaned with no locks hanging off the front of the doors and the choice of smart materials that offer antimicrobial options.  In today’s world, it’s not just a locker – it should be part of the user’s experience or user journey.  It’s an integral piece to providing a sense of security, privacy and personal space.  The need to minimize the number of shared spaces is critical.  Use your personal phone and/or open your lockers without touching shared surfaces.