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Steel –The steel we purchase contains approximately 35% recycled material, 20% of which is post-consumer material.

Substrates – Particleboard and MDF for both chairs and tables is composed of 100% post-industrial recycled fiber, and has been evaluated and certified as such by Scientific Certification Systems (SCS). In addition, our MDF is certified as an Environmentally Preferable Product by the Composite Panel Association (CPA). Our primary plywood and hardboard supplier is certified as meeting the Sustainable Forestry Initiative Standard for procurement programs and our OSB supplier practices sustainable manufacturing operations such as reusing bark and wood rots as fuel for the plant’s energy requirements.

Wood Veneer – Our veneer suppliers ensure proper sustained-yield harvesting is practiced, and procure all wood products through Forestry Best Management Practices established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Foam – MTS uses BioFlex Hybrid Foam for the padding in nearly all of our seat styles. BioFlex is made of approximately 20% soy-based polyols in place of the standard petroleum-based polyols in urethane foam, while providing the same comfort and durability as standard urethane.

Nylon/Butyrate/HDPE – Our suppliers of plastic components re-grinds all post-industrial scrap and defective components for reuse in first- run manufacturing.

Powder coating – The powder we use is free of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs), and nearly all excess powder is reclaimed and reused in the application process.

Stains/Finishes – Our water-based wood stains and clear coats, as well as our powder coat metal finishing, avoid the release of solvents into the environment.

Laminate Tabletops – We procure our laminates from Wilsonart, Nevamar, Pionite and Formica, each of which has established environmental programs (see their websites for more details). We use water-based glues on most of our laminate tabletops, and our particleboard substrates contain 100% recycled wood fiber and are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).

SierraSolid Tabletops – Our solid surface tabletops are easily repaired, thus yielding a longer life cycle of the product. Most color blends are made up of over 50% post-consumer recycled material, and the closed-mold casting process uses no formaldehyde and eliminates VOC emissions.

Butcher Block and Plank-style Tabletops – Our supplier harvests all the wood used in manufacturing from their privately-owned and sustainably-maintained forests. The glue is formaldehyde-free, and all scrap wood is re-used to heat their facilities.

MTS Seating makes every effort to avoid “greenwashing” by complying with the Federal Trade Commission’s Part 260 Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims. Please feel free to contact Jennifer White, Sustainability Coordinator, or Dave Dimmer, Marketing Manager, with any questions or feedback.