Furniture
Last Updated: 07/18/24
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Office furniture includes seating, desks, storage units, file cabinets, tables and systems furniture (or "cubicles") used in virtually all federal offices. Most office furniture is made of wood or steel.
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To the maximum extent practicable, federal agencies are required to buy sustainable products, which are products that meet the purchasing program(s) listed below.
If there is more than one program listed below, agencies are directed to prioritize multi-attribute products, which meet statutory purchasing program requirements (
) and one or more required Environmental Protection Agency purchasing programs.
Review our frequently asked questions for more information.
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CPG
ANSI/BIFMA e3 (Addresses PFAS)
Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C) (Addresses PFAS)
GECA Furniture, Fittings, and Foam
International Living Futures Institute: Living Product Challenge (Addresses PFAS)
Sustainable Materials Rating Technology (SMaRT)
SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
Ecologo/UL 2818 GREENGUARD Certification
International Living Futures Institute: Declare (Addresses PFAS)
Global Recycled Standard
Legal Requirements
Lists federal requirements related to the purchase of this item, including applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements
Guiding Principles
Contributes to meeting The Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings
Additional Guidance
Federal Programs
See also Office Furniture Components product for recommended recycled content levels for various furniture components.
Environmental Protection Agency Limits
Composite wood products must meet Environmental Protection Agency limits on emissions of formaldehyde. Composite wood product means hardwood plywood made with a veneer or composite core, medium-density fiberboard, and particleboard.
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