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Naturepedic Earns SFC's Exemplary Gold Recognition

Naturepedic, manufacturing superior quality, no-compromise organic mattresses in Ohio, has been awarded Gold Exemplary Recognition by the Sustainable Furnishings Council for its deep environmental commitment and exemplary implementation of a range of best practices for sustainability.  The company completed the rigorous process of demonstrating compliance with SFC’s Exemplary Manufacturer Requirements, submitting audited evidence of achievements in operations, in production, and in outreach to attain recognition at the Gold level.  Naturepedic is the only Gold Exemplary mattress company amo

Sustainable Furnishings Council Announces the Celebration of a Decade

Sustainable Furnishings Council was founded in High Point in 2006, in what was then the South Cone showroom, to raise awareness of environmental issues that the home furnishings industry impacts, help companies reduce environmental footprint, and help shoppers find preferable products.  Having made progress on all these fronts, the group is marking the occasion with several new initiatives, and with a party in the same space where it all began.  The entire industry is invited to be there.

SFC and 23 Other Diverse Business Groups Defend Clean Power Plan; Court Brief Says Plan Protects Businesses and Economy from Climate Change

Edenton, NC — Recently, 25 business groups including the Sustainable Furnishings Council, announced that they are filing a friend of the court brief (an “amicus brief”) in support of the national Clean Power Plan, the strongest action to-date for addressing climate change.  These groups represent a broad range of industries and regions nationwide.

Using “Green” to Market Products Not the Best Way to Reach Green-Minded Consumers Other Findings of New Study Confirm Concerns on Environmental Issues Inside and Outside the Home, and the Actions Being Taken to Address Them

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ROOM & BOARD OPPOSES NORTH CAROLINA’S HB2 LAW

MINNEAPOLIS (March 31, 2016) — Room & Board, a Minneapolis-based retailer 
 
offering modern American-made furniture and accessories, today announced its 
 
opposition to the passage of HB2 in the North Carolina General Assembly. 
 
“HB2 is contrary to Room & Board’s principles and values. The law will negatively 
 
impact the home furnishings industry, which is a significant contributor to the state’s 
 

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