Healthier Furnishings

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Founded in 1970, the Ecology Center serves one purpose: protecting healthy people and a healthy planet. We believe that the central question of our time is how human beings are going to thrive in the world without destroying the earth's ability to sustain us. This can only be achieved with your support.

Proposed procurement goals:

At least 80% of the annual volume of furnishings and furniture purchases (based on cost) eliminate the use of formaldehyde, perfluorinated compounds, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), antimicrobials, and all flame retardants (see healthier furniture technical specifications or Healthier Hospitals manufacturer guidance)
At least 80% of furniture meets one of the following third-party certified green furniture standards: BIFMA Level, Greenguard Gold, or Cradle to Cradle Silver or Gold

Resources:

HomeFree flooring hazards and rating system
BIFMA: only products that are certified to BIFMA's 7.4.4 criteria the chemical restrictions noted above
NASPO's Guide to Environmentally Preferable Furniture
Health Care Without Harm's healthy interiors webpage including Guidance for Manufacturers and product list
Center for Environmental Health's Healthier Furniture Purchasing Guide