Sustainably Sourced Details
We recognize the importance of incorporating environmental stewardship into our business practices. We have ensured each product in this assortment meets at least 1 of our 9 key attributes.
BIFMA Level© Certified
This third-party certification evaluates responsibly manufactured products and practices based on environmental, sustainability and social impacts of the product’s production and lifecycle.
Recycled Materials
Products contain 20% or more recycled material content to reduce environmental impact. Examples of recycled materials are recycled plastics, some types of wood, metals, glass and steel.
Renewable Materials
The raw materials are sustainable by nature and biodegradable. Product contains grown materials that can be harvested and replenished within a 10-year growth cycle.
Chain of Custody Certified Materials
These products are manufactured using chain-of-custody certifications like FSC©, PEFC or Content Claim Standard, which track the path of materials from their source to final use.
Clean Indoor Air
Products have been certified for indoor air quality. Certifications include UL GREENGUARD, MAS Certified Green®, SCS’s Indoor AdvantageTM and Intertek’s Clean Air Silver/Gold.
Healthy Textiles
Products have a healthy textile certification, such as Oeko-Tex Standard 100, SteP (Sustainable Textile Production) or Okeo-Tex Green Label.
ANSI/BIFMA Tested
Commercial office products are tested for durability, use-case performance and safety. This rigorous testing ensures safe and functional furniture manufactured for comfort and long-term use.
Recyclable and/or Reusable Materials
Products are designed for the circular economy, meaning they fully use materials with no/low waste or parts can be disassembled for replacement or recycling after use.
Recyclable Packaging
Packaging has recycled or compostable content that can be broken down by nature or the packaging itself is recyclable after use.
How We Create a Sustainable Footprint
Demonstrating our commitment to sustainable practices, NBF is proud to announce we achieved a score of HIGH on the 2023 Wood Furniture Scorecard. The scorecard—an initiative of the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) and Sustainable Furnishings Council (SFC)—encourages furniture retailers to implement robust policies that drive responsible wood-sourcing practices. But our dedication transcends just our sustainably sourced products.
We incorporate environmentally friendly practices throughout our operations. With a vision for the future, we continually gauge our environmental imprint, refine our ecological impact, enhance our social contributions and fortify our economic resilience for the betterment of generations to come.
Catalog and Marketing
We’re committed to reducing waste, use of recyclable and reusable materials, responsible printing and mailings and communicating our environmental principles to stakeholders.
Paper Procurement
We support responsible forestry practices by utilizing PEFCTM (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) paper to ensure the long-term sustainability of forests and other natural resources.
Social Responsibility
We care for our community through NBF’s employee resource group, BOLD, which focuses on employee diversity, equity, and inclusion awareness and education efforts, as well as community service.
Carbon Neutral Delivery
NBF’s freight is carbon neutral via carbon offsets, which use the American Carbon Registry, Climate Action Reserve and Verra to certify carbon credits and offset projects.
Understanding ‘Eco-Friendly’ Furniture Labels
As sustainable products become more popular and we all do our part to contribute to being more intentional stewards of the planet.
Understanding Common Green Product Labels in the FTC Green Guides
Sustainable, eco-friendly, environmentally-friendly, green—the more popular conscious shopping becomes, the more names products seem to have to label their products. What’s in a name?
