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The Eleek Kidney sink is sand cast in either 100% recycled aluminum or 90% recycled bronze at a local foundry. The sinks are finished using re-circulated water and reusable abrasive media. 80% of Eleek's supplies come from within 50 miles of their shop. Buying locally allows Eleek to support the local community and reduces the environmental impact of trucking supplies from far away. Eleek patterns are made from a combination of discarded lumber, salvaged and new wood, depending on availability (at least 70% discarded and/or salvaged). Eleek castings are made of recycled metals whenever possible, with the highest possible post-consumer content. Pewter, bronze, cast iron and aluminum remnants are utilized in casting and all other scrap metal is recycled. The silicone casting molds work for several thousand pours (more uses than are ever likely to be required) and when those pours are finished, the silicone is recycled as filler in new molds. Eleek will take back any product it makes in order to dismantle, reuse and/or recycle its materials. Eleek recently relocated its shop and offices to an Urban Renewal Enterprise Zone. This allows the company to contribute jobs and other community resources to an economically challenged area of Portland, while enjoying its diversity, vitality and old neighborhood feel. Eleek's shop and office operate on 100% habitat-safe green electricity from Pacific Power. Awards
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