June 6, 2003—The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute has awarded their first certification for low chemical emissions in the office furniture category to the Teknion Corporation. The Certified Teknion furniture was tested based on stringent indoor air quality standards. The major lines of Teknion furniture were proven to have minimal impact on the indoor environment according to requirements used by the US Environmental Protection Agency, State of Washington Indoor Air Quality Program, and the US Green Building Council.
“The quality of our indoor air has been proven to negatively affect productivity and company resources,” says Dr. Marilyn Black, founder of the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute. “We can, however, control indoor pollution and positively affect our work and living environments by using and specifying low emitting furniture and building materials.”
For more information, visit Teknion as well as the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute.
