In line with Costantini's dedication to minimizing harmful effects on the environment, the Sustainable Furnishings Council recently welcomed us as a new member. All of our pieces can be specified with FSC certified wood, low/no-VOC finishes, or with reclaimed materials.

Furthermore, we agree with the Sustainable Furniture Council%u2019s beliefs and goals, and commit to supporting the organization in affecting positive change. We understand the importance of the triple bottom line profit assessment of PEOPLE-PLANET-PROFITS representing a healthy balance between social equity, environmental concerns and local economies.

We seek continual improvement in our products, practices and operations, and commit to the SFC%u2019s Core Values as summarized:

* 1. We seek legally-logged wood from vendors who have a verifiable chain of custody
* 2. We reduce unsustainable raw resources and known toxic substances in all phases of our business
* 3. We recycle in our operations, purchase recycled content and create recyclable products
* 4. We reduce and reuse packing/packaging materials and reduce transportation needs
* 5. We recognize Life Cycle Analysis as the best measure of a product%u2019s environmental impact
* 6. We educate our customers on sustainability and supply them with meaningful certifications
* 7. We partner with our employees in making choices for sustainability, including personal and company energy reductions, paying a Living Wage, and maintaining high safety standards
* 8. We contribute to the economic and environmental health of our local and global communities

This confirms our commitment to advancing sustainable practices throughout the home furnishings industry.