Sustainability
Nucraft is committed to supporting responsible environmental policies and practices in all that we do. We strive for sustainability, weighing our business decisions against the costs to the ecological, social and economic systems they affect. To that end, following are just some of the practices we follow in support of our environmental beliefs:
- Our products are manufactured to meet one or more of the following credit requirements of the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED Rating Systems. (Please reference individual Environmental Statements for product specific attributes):
- Credit MR 4.1 - Recycled Content (10%)
- Credit MR 4.2 - Recycled Content (20%)
- Credit EQ 4.5 - Low Emitting Materials: Systems Furniture and Seating
- Credit MR 6 - Rapidly Renewable Materials (5%)
- Credit MR 7 - Certified Wood (50%)
- Pilot Credit MR 43 - Type I Environmental Label (100%)
Detailed Environmental Statements, downloadable from this Web site, document the exact percentages for each product line.
- We buy hardwood veneers grown in U.S. forests managed for sustainable yields
- Our finishes are formulated for employee safety and low environmental impact, and we meet, and often far exceed, all government emissions standards
- We have Environmental Management System (EMS) practices in place that support the reduction of waste and promote recycling throughout our workplace
- We contribute corporate resources to organizations that share our respect and commitment to the environment
As a manufacturer of high quality wood furniture, we understand the obligation we owe Nature for our success. We acknowledge this debt by striving to be environmentally sensitive in all that we do.