Benchmark GREEN Statement:

• Use of 30% Recycled raw material in the Metal products • 100% Recyclable Metal products • Use of Low VCU powder coating process • Use of Recycled Material in Product Packaging • SAFE Program creates sustainable design guidelines for Tenant improvements • Low Maintenance long lasting products require easy cleaning with no harsh chemicals. • Reduce waste and promote recycling efforts with • Continued research and development into environmentally responsible materials and components • Urethane edge material is: • Anti-microbial • Phthalate/Phthalate DEHP FREE • Fire Retardant • 65% renewable content • Standard laminates (per manufacturing specs) are: • Greenguard Indoor Air Quality certified • Up to 60% of laminate comprised of renewable resources • Manufactured in facilities compliant with all environmental requirements • When specified, our core material may be:
MDF •No-Added formaldehyde •100% recycled wood fiber/waste •LEED credit support – 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 5.1, 5.2 •Third party certification
Particleboard •No-Added urea formaldehyde •Lowest formaldehyde emission available today •SCS & EPP certified to be 100% pre-consumer recycled wood fiber •Sustainable raw materials GREEN STATEMENT • We use only water-based and water-soluble products in all our manufacturing processes. Wood stains, sealers, lacquers, glues and adhesives used by Benchmark. • Use of recyclable vinyl, PVC and polypropylene plastics • 98% of all wood used in the making of our furniture is from certified forest. • We reclaim much of cast off powder coat paint as is physically possible. This is achieved through a reclaiming facility and also our in-house equipment. • We use only plastic and paper that is recyclable for packaging our products • All usable wood excess is used for manufacturing pallets and crates • All excess steel is sent to a recycling center every week.