12.11.14 | Delanco, NJ | Contract seating manufacturer Stylex is expanding its company-wide sustainability mission, initiating two new programs that put the focus on environmental and social responsibility.

First, Stylex's current seating portfolio has attained BIFMA level® certification. Similar in intention to the US Green Building Council's LEED certification, level® is designed to communicate the environmental and social impacts of furniture products by looking holistically at a manufacturer's corporate responsibility policies, manufacturing facilities, and finished products.

Stylex has also partnered with ANEW (Asset Network for Education Worldwide) to offer a take-back program for its used furniture. Through this program, customers have the opportunity to donate their old Stylex furniture to ANEW, who then repurposes it and transfers it to a local charity, thereby providing community service and diverting landfill-destined materials.

STYLEX ACHIEVES LEVEL® CERTIFICATION
Range of Seating Products Now Adhere to Sustainable Standard

Stylex has announced that its current seating portfolio has attained BIFMA level® certification. A transparent, multi-attribute third-party certification program for the furniture industry, level® is similar in intention to the US Green Building Council’s LEED certification for the building industry.

Stylex President John Golden explains, “We’re proud to have attained level® certification. level® speaks to the rigorous environmental and social standards we aspire to, and we’re excited to offer our customers proof of our commitment in this area.”

level® was designed to communicate the environmental and social impacts of furniture products in the built environment across many attributes and has become an internally accepted standard in North America, Europe, and many parts of Asia. The program looks holistically at a manufacturer’s corporate responsibility policies, manufacturing facilities, and finished products.

There are four broad areas to a level® certification: Energy & Atmosphere, Materials, Human & Ecosystem Health, and Social Responsibility—each consisting of multiple sub-attributes. The “Materials” category, for example, includes assessments about climate neutrality, recycled content, and water management, while “Social Responsibility” factors in not only health and safety concerns, but also accounts for labor and human rights.

Stylex products now carrying the level® Certification mark are: Insight, Robus, SAVA, Foundation, Mark 2, MG, Nestle, Paz, Share, Insight Wraparound, Foundation HC, Allround, Avo, Bounce, Brooks, Luna, Rhythm, Welcome and Zephyr.

STYLEX INSTATES NEW TAKE-BACK PROGRAM THROUGH ANEW
Initiative Marks Company’s Commitment to Waste Reduction, Social Welfare, and Communal Responsibility

Stylex has partnered with ANEW (Asset Network for Education Worldwide) to offer a take-back program for its used furniture. ANEW, which strives to “do what’s right with what’s left,” will assist Stylex in continuing its sustainability mission by diverting landfill-destined materials into new hands. Through this program, architectural goods, fixtures, and furniture (including Stylex seating) are transferred to a local charity, extending the product’s lifetime and reducing environmental impact.

Stylex President John Golden elaborates, “Maintaining environmental and social responsibility are both qualities we work toward at Stylex. By working with ANEW and encouraging our customers to take advantage of this take-back program, we’re reducing our environmental footprint and assisting a worthy cause.”

The effects of this product repurposing are impressively comprehensive—raising corporate social responsibility, strengthening community networks by providing materials to those in need, and mitigating climate change by reducing landfill input.

To participate in the take-back program, the interested Stylex customer will contact their assigned customer service representative, who will then put them in touch with Stylex’s ANEW contacts to collect the furniture.

About Stylex
Founded in 1956 by the Golden family, Stylex focuses its efforts on the modern office environment with careful consideration given to balancing aesthetics, value, ergonomics, and green technology. All Stylex products meet GREENGUARD Children and Schools and Indoor Air Quality certification, use 100% CFC-free foam and low or no VOC adhesives. For more information contact them at 800.257.5742 or visit them at www.stylexseating.com.