SUSTAINABILITY – GOING BEYOND GREEN

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), indoor air pollution is one of the top four environmental public health risks. And furniture can be one of the contributing culprits.

People who may be exposed to indoor air pollutants for the longest periods of time are often those most susceptible to the effects of indoor air pollution. Such groups include the elderly and the chronically ill.

Northland’s furniture, made in the USA, incorporates zero urea-formaldehyde and low volatile organic compound (VOC) finishes, promoting healthy indoor air quality. And with a strict eye on indoor environment, we use water based adhesives for laminate application and water based wood glue on all joints to ensure no odor or VOC emissions.

 Our healthful environmental approach encompasses the entire spectrum from interior spaces to the earth’s precious resources.

Our factory uses materials either from recycled wood and Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) wood or from agricultural by-products. FSC supports the conservation of forests and helps people lead better lives. All materials meet California Air Resources Board (CARB) standards.

The UV finish on all our plywood is the most durable finish on the market. It is also 99.9% solids, so it qualifies for LEED and green credits.

Our eco-friendly promise is integral in every step of our process, start to finish, even down to the hardware we use that’s produced in Germany, where strict emission standards are well regulated and enforced.