Terra Furnishings joins Sustainable Furnishings Council

Jan. 5, 2009 - PRLog -- PINCKNEY, MI -- Terra Furnishings, an e-retail site dedicated to eco-friendly handmade home furnishings and décor, is proud to announce today that it has been accepted as a member  to the Sustainable Furnishings Council (SFC).

About Sustainable Furnishings Council:

The Sustainable Furnishings Council is a non-profit balanced coalition founded in October 2006 to promote sustainable practices among manufacturers, retailers, designers and consumers alike. The SFC recognizes the overwhelming scientific consensus that our world is experiencing dangerous global climate change. SFC members acknowledge the tremendous urgency, and take immediate steps to minimize carbon emissions, waste stream pollutants, un-recyclable content and primary materials from unsustainable sources from any product platform under our control.

SFC members will utilize Life Cycle Analysis ( LCA) as the best method for analyzing the environmental impact of their products, and a verifiable chain of custody as the only acceptable method for tracking wood flow.

SFC members support the triple bottom line of PEOPLE - PLANET - PROFITS and lead the industry in developing awareness of best practices throughout their supply chains. Members accomplish this goal by increasing their purchases from suppliers that show continual improvement toward meeting our high standards.

SFC goals are as follows:

    ·  To raise awareness of sustainability issues
    ·  To assist companies in adopting good practices
    ·  To serve as an information clearing house
    ·  To create a symbol of assurance for consumers

Visit www.sustainablefurnishings.org for additional information.


About Terra Furnishings:

Terra Furnishings is committed to bringing you eco-friendly home furnishings that are both stylish and functional. Products include an extensive line of hand carved wood twist stools, end tables, reclaimed wood side tables, spa essentials, wall panels (including Buddha panels and lotus panels) and accessories utilizing sustainable woods such as monkey pod (acacia), mango and farmed & reclaimed teak. Environmentally sound pottery, glass and jewelry items are carried as well.  Natural Fine Furnishings, GroovyStuff and Ibolili Natural Fibers are all members of the SFC and are manufacturers represented by Terra Furnishings.

Visit http://www.TerraFurnishings.com for additional information.

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Terra Furnishings is a retailer of eco-friendly home furnishings that are both stylish and functional. Our products include hand carved wood twist stools, end tables and accessories utilizing sustainable woods such as monkey pod (acacia), mango and teak.