Knoll Increased the Percentage of U.S. Forest Stewardship Council–Certified Wood in its Furnishings. Here’s why that Matters.

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CONTROLLED SOURCES
The remaining 10 percent of wood in Knoll Office products is non-FSC-certified, but is from Controlled Wood sources that are also held to strict FSC standards.

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DIVERTING WASTE
The company’s wood systems and case goods are produced in its Toronto plant, which has had a better than 98 percent landfill-diversion rate since 2016.

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CHAIN-OF-CUSTODY CERTIFIED
This special FSC supply-tracing certification means Knoll also verifies that certified wood is identified and separated from non-certified materials while it’s en route, from forests to end users.

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RECYCLED
Knoll reprocesses about 5,895 tons of wood scrap and 4,270 tons of sawdust for other uses, including animal bedding.

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WASTE REDUCTION
The use of returnable packaging has been standard in Knoll’s American facilities since 1997.

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LOW-VOC
New finishes for Knoll Office collections feature waterbased glues and special UV curing, which help curb volatile organic compound emissions.

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GREENGUARD CERTIFIED
Office seating specifically achieved GREENGUARD’s Children and Schools certification, a guarantee that it’s safe for sensitive populations and settings.