If
you turn on the radio or TV you will hear more and more commercials
about going green. Go green to save some green is a common marketing
slogan. When it comes to sustainable commercial furniture make sure
that you are not just getting hype from the vendor who is change their
marketing strategy to sell you the same old product, but really is committed
to sustainable practices.
When looking at commercial sustainable furniture, look at a company's
credentials. If they belong to an organization like the sustainable
furniture Council or the Forest stewardship Council you can feel safe
that your money really is going toward sustainable furniture. In addition,
starting in 2008 commercial furniture makers will have to follow national
guidelines to earn ratings that should be visible on their packaging
to tell you how environmentally friendly it is.
Do some research before buying from corporations for large purchases
of sustainable commercial furniture. Check into the staff's qualifications.
The company you buy from should have at least one person with a degree
in environmental management and should also have staff with significant
experience in design.