environmentally friendly
Studio Q Furniture is an environmentally friendly company dedicated to the preservation of natural resources and the continual improvement of the environment. We support environmental awareness in our business practices and operating procedures by encouraging recycling, waste management and energy conservation.
Environmental practices at Studio Q include:
- Compliant with all EPA Standards.
- All finishing materials are HAP (Hazardous Air Pollution) compliant and recyclable.
- CRC-free Foam Components yield top quality performance without using any harmful chlorofluorocarbons (CFC's) in the process.
- Lumber is sourced from a certified Sustainable Hardwood Forest as defined by Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturer's, Inc. (AHMI) and based in part on verified timber growth versus removal data from the Forest Inventory and Analysis of the United States Forest Service.
- Assembly glue is water-based which is more environmentally sound than damaging solvent-based glues.
- On-going efforts to continually reduce and recycle all waste materials, including paper, cardboard, scrap wood, finishing materials, etc.
- Support the use of "Green" materials for outsourced components, including upholstery fabrics from our graded in vendors.
- Working in a "Green" environment by using recycled materials for our company restrooms, breakrooms and kitchen. And simple things like turning off the lights at night, reusing plastic bags and reducing water usage.
- Encouraging employees to live "Green" at home through water and energy conservation tips given in our monthly employee newsletter.
