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Sustainability MATERIALS + FURNITURE

                           Key elements/considerations when sourcing materials or products:


                                      recyclable). Furniture components that can be refurbished
                                                                         practicable. Less weight reduces transportation/fuel costs
                               Life cycle – designed to be robust, easily maintained with
                                                              Air quality – low VOC emissions for products and finishes,
                                                     Emissions – manufacturers that mitigate their emissions.
                                              Energy – minimal energy consumption involved in the
                                                                      Weight – verify if product with lower weight/volume is
                                                          Water – minimal water use in manufacturing process
                                   components that are renewable, recycled (and/or
                                                                 including installation techniques + accessories

                                         and reconfigured to extend product life.


                                                 manufacturing, transport and use

                                                                             Waste – a goal of zero waste  Manufacturing processes that include responsible practices  Returnable or recyclable packaging



















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