At Jaxx, the planet has been important to us since the beginning. This is actually how our story started. Here in Atlanta we are surrounded by industry. One key bi-product of our local industry is foam scrap. When we started, we wanted a fun solution to the problem. Jaxx is that solution, and for years we have continued to build on that idea.

Typical scrap from foam cutting

We start with the remnants of the foam cut in our factory and much of the greater Atlanta area. The scrap is what is left between products cut out of a larger block, or bun as we call it. This scrap comes in many colors, shapes and sizes, but it is all new (not from used products!) polyurethane cuts. Once we have the foam, we sort it, clean it, and then the fun part… shred it!

Foam Shredder!

Once the foam is shredded, it is ready for sorting into various sizes for use in our bags. Of course, our bags are rather large, so we needed a solution for shipping efficiently. Once again, we had a problem to solve. Solution: vacuum bags! That’s right, just like you see on TV. We compress both with vacuum and physical force. So, when you buy a bag, you get a kit. Open the kit, let it expand, and you have a full bag. Don’t worry. It’s easy!

This full sized bag of foam turns into...

This pint sized cube of compressed foam!

We know we are not saving the world, but we are doing what we can, and we are proud of that! As we continue to build our business here at Jaxx, we will continue to innovate. I can assure you, our pipeline of ideas is only getting bigger. You can expect more great things from our young team, so keep checking back to see what is changing.