Office Furniture Design

Not only is green office durable and attractive, one who buys this type of furniture is doing their part to protect the environment. So, what is green office furniture? This kind of furniture is functional furniture made from refurbished or recycled material, or products that do not contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs), or are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council.
The wood used in green office furniture has been screened to ensure that it has been harvested using sustainable practices. That is, the particular wood is quickly renewable, or that the logging technique is respectful of the environment, and that the lumber companies have sustainability policies in place. Greenguard is an organization that also evaluates the furniture in terms of indoor air quality.
The materials that stand up to this scrutiny are not only wood, but aluminum and steel used for the frames of furniture and other office pieces such as file cabinets and desks. Methods of recovering and reusing these metals have improved as demand for recyclables has increased. Fabrics may in fact be recycled soda or water bottles.
The first benefit is cleaner air in the office, whether you work from home or another location. VOCs are compounds that vaporize into the air under ordinary circumstances. These are compounds that result from the treatment and manufacturing process of many modern products. Wood preservatives are one source of VOCs in the home or office.