Does the Furniture Industry Publish a List of Best Green Practices?
The Sustainable Furnishings Council SFC, a non-profit coalition of furniture industry players dedicated to promoting sustainable practices has published a list of best green practices for the industry. SFC members pledge to take steps to follow these recommendations and minimize carbon emissions, waste stream pollutants and un-recyclable content. The group uses a detailed Life Cycle Assessment to analyze the environmental impact of their products, and a verifiable chain of custody as the only acceptable method for tracking wood flow. Members support the triple bottom line of People-Planet-Profits and lead the industry in developing awareness of best practices throughout their supply chains. Look for the designation of Silver, Gold or Platinum in an SFC member’s status to determine their level of commitment to the SFC mission and goals. For more information on sourcing green furniture, see preceding article: Sourcing Green Furniture 101: For Interior Designers, Decorators and Homeowners
