commentDriven by LEED, Steelcase Gets FSC Certification
Office furniture manufacturer Steelcase has been certified by Scientific Certification Systems to meet Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) chain-of-custody requirements. This certification allows Steelcase to apply an FSC label to products containing FSC content.
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Thirty percent of the veneer used by Steelcase, is FSC certified—as was the case was before the chain-of-custody certification, the company says. Although Steelcase products have earned several certifications, including Cradle to Cradle and Indoor Advantage, certifying the sustainable origins of its wood supply had not been a top priority for the company until recently.
According to Kevin Kuske, general manager of Steelcase‘s wood products division, LEED‘s credit for certified wood has driven large growth in client interest in sustainably harvested lumber.
This article was produced by BuildingGreen, LLC.- www.buildinggreen.com
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