Making Our Environment A Priority

Design Studio Furniture is concerned about the state of our environment. We have made a commitment to staying educated about the environment and maximizing our efforts in doing all we can to keep our environment healthy. Here are just some of the actions we have taken in our goal to become a environmentally conscientious company.

• Recycling all paper products including boxes and pacakaging supplies. 
• Reduced lighting when not needed.
• Heaters and air conditioners are on set-back timers.
• Blanket wrapping our merchandise for local deliveries.
• Use of cotton reusable towels for cleaning purposes.
  
• We have leased and purchased used electronics.
• All electronics that are in use are donated or properly disposed of.
• Seeking out more products made from Environmentally conscious manufacturers.
• Offering furniture that is manufactured with sustainably sourced materials improves indoor air quality by eliminating toxic off-gassing.

Design Studio Furniture carries merchandise that is made by companies that are members of the Sustainable Furnishing Council.

Sustainable Furnishing Council: Mission Statement

Sustainability: More than a Slogan

The Sustainable Furnishings Council is a non-profit balanced coalition of industry players founded at High Point, NC in October 2006 to promote sustainable practices among manufacturers, retailers, and consumers alike. The SFC recognizes the overwhelming scientific consensus that our world is experiencing dangerous global climate change. SFC members acknowledge the tremendous urgency, and take immediate steps to minimize carbon emissions, waste stream pollutants, un-recyclable content and primary materials from unsustainable sources from any product platform under their control.

SFC members utilize Life Cycle Assessment as the best method for analyzing the environmental impact of their products, and a verifiable chain of custody as the only acceptable method for tracking wood flow.

SFC members support the triple bottom line of PEOPLE - PLANET - PROFITS and lead the industry in developing awareness of best practices throughout their supply chains. Members accomplish this goal by increasing their purchases from suppliers that show continual improvement toward meeting our high standards.

Our goals are as follows:

• To raise awareness of the sustainability issue
• To assist companies in adopting good practices
• To serve as an information clearing house
• To create a symbol of assurance for consumers

Please inquire about our "Green Manufacturers" if you are interested in seeing these products.

As we continue to become more educated about the environment we will make changes to increase our sustainability efforts. Please click the logo below to learn more about the Sustainable Furniture Council.