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Sustainable Furniture

Materials used in furniture manufacturing use significant amounts of water, energy, and chemicals, which create water and air pollution. It is a global employer connected to developing countries with social issues such as low pay and bonded labour.

Furniture can be made from leather, textiles, synthetics, metals, and wood. The manufacture of furniture can have significant environmental and social impacts without appropriate stewardship.

Materials used in furniture manufacturing use significant amounts of water, energy, and chemicals, which create water and air pollution. It is a global employer connected to developing countries with social issues such as low pay and bonded labour.

Furniture can be made from leather, textiles, synthetics, metals, and wood. The manufacture of furniture can have significant environmental and social impacts without appropriate stewardship.

The supply chain for furniture is often complex, with many supply chain actors that make traceability and transparency challenges. Some supply chains are associated with materials linked with deforestation, mining pollution, and social exploitation.

While furniture is not sold as a disposable item, there are no volume solutions for end-of-life disposal, and most items will go to landfills. With many components not biodegradable, this presents a significant challenge for effective disposal.

Furniture is designed for prolonged and often constant use, meaning people are constantly in contact with materials for long periods. With the chemicals used in making these products, it is crucial that they are compliant with regulations to prevent fires, allergic reactions, and volatile releases.

Eurofins aims to provide services that bring transparency, measurement, and metrics to furniture supply chains. To support our services, Eurofins has testing facilities in multiple locations worldwide.

Eurofins Service for the Furniture Industry