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Product Marketing Name:
Anibou Use and Application: Furniture
Date of Certification: 30
October 2008
1.
Description of the
Technology.
Anibou was founded in 1972 and
established in Australia in 1988 with the aim to
distribute high quality designed furniture. The products
are made in a way which helps to reduce environmental
impact of manufacture, from the production of raw
material to finished solutions for the workspace.
The company holds the ISO 9001
quality management systems certificate and the ISO 14001
environmental management systems certificate.
In addition, Anibou provides interior
design solutions for work offices and public
environments.
The Artek range of furniture that has
been awarded the Environmental Choice Australia Mark is
made using renewable wood materials sourced from
sustainably managed forestry operations.
2. The Products
Artek
Stools E60, X600, X601, 64, K65, 68, N65, 65: These
stools feature ‘L-shaped legs’ and are available in
various materials including certified birch ply,
certified veneers and recycled solid timbers. The stools
are stackable.
Artek
Chair 66, 400, 611: Artek (Aalto) designed series of
chairs with differently shaped backs and seats.
Artek
Standard Table 80A, 80B, 80C, 81A, 81B, 81C, 82A, 82B,
83, 84, 86, 95, 96, X800A, X800B, X800C, X800D. Artek
Round Table 90A, 90B, 90C, 90D, 91. Artek Extension
Table H92, H94, H98, H99, 97. : The table range features
dozens of standard sizes and five different surface
materials. These tables can be also combined with other
standard-sized tables so customers can design their own
homes and offices.
Artek
900, 901 Side Trolley, Artek 907B Magazine Table, Artek
88 Combined Seating, Artek 153B Visitor Seating, Artek
100 Screens, Artek 109 Coat Hanger, Artek 112A, 112B,
112C Bookshelf, Artek 160 Hat Stand, Artek 297, H297,
L297, 217 Storage, Artek 616 Baby Chairs: Artek produces
a range of environmentally preferable furniture
accessories including trolleys, magazine tables, coat
stands, bookshelves, hat stand and many others.
Core Environmental Criteria Tested:
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Environmental Requirements |
Core Environmental Performance Characteristics |
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Fitness for Purpose |
The facilities that manufacture the Artek range
are all ISO 9001 certified for Quality Management Systems.
Certified products are covered by a 5 year warranty endorsed by
the manufacturer. |
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Material Requirements |
The timber suppliers comply with relevant forestry standards,
and the certified chain of custody has been confirmed. |
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Treatment |
No hazardous treatments, pesticides, insecticides or fungicides
are used. |
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Glues in Plywood and Laminated Wood |
The formaldehyde content of glues in plywood and laminated wood
used for the Artek range is below the limit set in this
criterion (1.0% w/w). |
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Air Emissions |
Formaldehyde emissions from the plywood and veneer materials
used in the Artek range are below the relevant limits set in the
standard. |
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Polyurethane Padding Requirements |
The polyurethane padding used in the Armchair 400 contains no
hazardous material listed in the criterion. CFC, HCFC, HFC and
Methylene Chloride are not used. Analine based amines, and
pigments and catalysis based on mercury, lead, cadmium, and
chromium are not added to the padding material. |
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Fabrics |
Certified fabrics are available in the options offered by Anibou
for the Artek range, fully certified products can be upholstered
in certified fabrics only. |
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Adhesives |
The adhesives used in the certified products in the Artek range
comply with the GECA 01-2007 Adhesives Standard. |
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Hazardous Materials |
None of the hazardous or prohibited substances listed in this
section are used in the certified Artek range of products
distributed by Anibou in Australia. |
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Separability |
Where relevant, the certified Anibou products are sufficiently
separable into constituent materials for the purpose of
recycling. |
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Product custodianship |
Anibou have a product custodianship policy for the Artek range
that satisfies the requirements of this criterion. |
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Coatings / Treatments |
The lacquer treatment used on the wood is
permitted as it considerably extends the useful life of the
products.
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Replacement Parts |
The terms in the warranty statement satisfy the
requirements of this criterion. |
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Packaging Requirements |
The packaging used is reused by couriers or is
recyclable in mainstream resource recovery facilities. |
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Product Information |
The available product information contains
intended use, instructions for care, and instructions for end of
life. |
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Environmental Regulations |
GECS has established that Anibou and the
manufacturing facility have not been prosecuted or found guilty
of violations to Environmental regulations in the last 24
months. |
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Labour, Antidiscrimination and Safety Regulations |
The documents submitted to GECS from Anibou and
the manufacturing facilities indicate that they comply with
Labour, Anti-discrimination and Safety Regulations as required
by this criterion. |
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Anibou EPD
3. Environmental and Social Regulatory Obligations:
GECA also found the Anibou range to
be fully compliant with their obligations under Labour,
Anti-Discrimination, and Safety Regulations. The company
has not been the subject of prosecution in relation to
compliance with labour, anti- discrimination, safety
regulations and environmental regulations.
Additional Information
Good Environmental Choice Australia
recommends these products to green purchasing officers,
specifiers, and every day Australians seeking to
purchase products and services on the basis of
functional and overall environmental and human health
performance.
For more information contact Anibou
directly:
Anibou
Address: 726 Bourke Street NSW, 2016
Ph: +61 (02) 9319 0655
Fax: +61 (02) 9319 0943
Web: www.anibou.com.au
E-mail: neil.burley@anibou.com.au
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