This flows from AFA research conducted over the past three years, which has identified furniture and furnishings in the top ten high risk waste and sustainability categories.
The AFA delivers industry relevant, professional services to the furnishings and design supply chain and has proved to be a driving force in the industry sector on a global scale.
Global GreenTag assesses, verifies, and certifies sustainable product claims and attributes at depth across all aspects of impacts on the environment, human health, ethical labour supply and circular economy and will bring a deeper understanding of the value of product certification pathways for the furnishing industries.
Commenting on the partnership, Patrizia Torelli, CEO of AFA said: “The AFA’s Partnership with Global GreenTag International signals the ongoing work of Australian Furniture industry leaders and the desire to be responsible corporate citizens in the quest for a greater circular economy and sustainability practices. We’re determined to work with the best in the business to meet community expectations.”
David Baggs, CEO, Technical Director and Cofounder of Global GreenTag International said:
“We are excited to implement a blueprint for action with AFA to build greater accountability amongst furniture manufacturers and assist them to produce more responsible products that also meet standards set for building and interiors rating tools, which focus on sustainability in Australia and globally.”
The AFA has released findings and recommendations from Commonwealth and State-funded research projects to explore strategic priorities for implementation in the furniture industry for the next 3-5 years.