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FURNITURE AND FITTINGS
GECA
28-2006 Standard (PDF) |
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Koskela
Koskela
offer a unique range of environmentally preferable
furniture. |
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Product Marketing Name:
Koskela Use and Application: Furniture
Date of Certification: 28
May 2008 and 12 November 2009
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Description of the
Technology.
Koskela uses the skills of Australian
artists, designers and craftspeople. Our manufacturers
take pride in their work so our products are made to
standards that are comparable with products from
overseas. It also means we are more flexible so we can
customize products easily and can work to shorter
lead-times.
Koskela has been operating since 2000 and is a manufacturer and supplier of Australian modern designer furniture and homewares including bedroom, lounge/dining, outdoor furniture, crafts, lighting and soft furnishings.
The manufacturer is committed to eliminating environmental impacts, adopting new and sustainable business models, re-evaluating its products and processes.
2. The Products
KOS-2008 licence:
Maudan Table: Sustainably designed
and available in custom sizes. Easy to disassemble into
component parts for recycling at end of life. Available
in various materials including certified birch ply,
certified veneers and recycled solid timbers as a
coffee, dining, meeting or boardroom table. Cable
management can be incorporated.
AC Table: Sustainably designed and
available in custom sizes. Easy to disassemble into
component parts for recycling at end of life. Available
in various materials including certified birch ply,
certified veneers and recycled solid timbers as a
coffee, dining, meeting or boardroom table. Cable
management can be incorporated.
Upholstered Cube: Long-lasting high
density foam seating with removable fabric/leather
cover, great in breakout areas or to replace more
traditional chairs. Can also be used as a side or coffee
table.
Café Chair: Stackable chair for
breakout, cafe, dining or meeting areas. Choice of
laminate, timber veneer or upholstery (with removable
cover). All plywood used comes from responsibly managed
forests and only water-based adhesives are used.
Café/Meeting table: Laminate,
plywood or recycled solid timber table available in
various shapes (round, square, pebble, oval,
rectangular) and custom sizes (including coffee table
height), with polished aluminium, stainless steel or
powder coated base. Perfect for meeting, breakout &
cafe areas. Also available with adjustable feet for
increased stability on uneven surfaces.
Quadrant: Ottoman made from high
density foam, without a timber frame. This makes it
lighter and easy to move around. Cross stitch detail on
the fabric/leather of your choice and long-lasting
comfort make this a great alternative for smaller sized
ottomans.
Bench: Available in certified birch ply, certified
timber veneer and solid recycled timbers. Slab End, Zen
& Maudan designs offer different looks, all using
the same sustainable materials. Custom designs also
available.
Polska Stool: 100% recyclable
polypropylene stool, available in a large range of
colours, both neutral & bright. Great for outdoor or
indoor use, UV resistant, stackable and playful. Also
available in 100% recycled version (black).
Prism: Certified birch ply cube
with laminations showing on 4 sides; can be used as
either a side table or a stool. Hollow inside, it can be
moved & stacked to create different spaces. Also
available in certified veneer and recycled solid
timber.
Highgate Sofa/Ottoman: Sofa & ottoman, available in modular configurations.
Block Sofa: Sofa available in 1, 2 or 3 seat designs.
Classic Sofa/Ottoman: Sofa & ottoman available in 1, 2 & 3 seat designs.
Extra Low Sofa: Sofa available in 1, 2 or 3 seat designs.
103 Sofa/Ottoman: Sofa & ottoman available in 1, 2 or 3 seat designs.
Slab Ottoman: Slab ottoman.
Sled Base Bench: Upholstered bench with sled base.
Barstool (Sled Base and Simple Base): Barstool with seat pad only or with back, upholstered or in laminate.
Polycube: Polyethylene cube.
Patonga Table: Meeting, Dining, Boardroom or Coffee table.
Low Table: Low table made in plywood, veneer or solid timber.
Frantz Chair: Upholstered chair.
Timber Block: Recycled solid timber block.
Pebble Table (Laminate, Veneer and Plywood Versions): Pebble shaped table available with different tops and bases.
Bed: Upholstered bed.
Sled Base Table (Laminate, Veneer and Plywood Versions): Table with sled base.
KOS-2009 licence:
Slim Series Table
204 Table
Timber Turned Stool
Coat Stand
Juha Chair
Credenza: Storage Table
Hyatt Spa Chair
Core Environmental Criteria Tested:
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Environmental Requirements |
Core Environmental Performance Characteristics |
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Fitness for Purpose |
GECS has reviewed the quality
testing procedures of Koskela Pty Ltd and in addition these
products are sold with a 10 year warranty. |
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Timber and Other Natural Materials |
Timber and timber derived
materials used in these nominated products are sourced from
sustainable timber suppliers. This timber has been tested for
formaldehyde emissions and it has been found to comply with the
requirements of the relevant criterion under this section in the
standard. |
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Plastics |
All the plastic components of
these nominated products weighing more than 100 grams are marked
with appropriate resin identification codes. |
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Fabrics |
The manufacturer has acknowledged
and the license conditions stipulate that only white furniture
has been certified. However Koskela Pty Ltd has the capacity to
source textiles certified as compliant to the Environmental
Choice Australia Mark upon customer request. |
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Adhesives |
These nominated products are
manufactured with water based adhesives that have a low volatile
organic compound content. |
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Hazardous Materials |
These products do not contain or
are not manufactured with any of the listed materials considered
to be hazardous under the GECA 28-2006 standard. |
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Separability |
All of these products can be
separated into recyclable components without the use of
specialised tools or expertise. |
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Product Custodianship |
Koskela Pty Ltd has a product
custodianship policy in place. Koskela Pty Ltd accepts products
at their end of life for disassembly and recycling. |
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Replacement Parts |
Koskela Pty Ltd provides
replacement parts for a minimum of five years. |
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Packaging Requirements |
These products are packaged in
recyclable plastic that is not halogenated or chlorinated, and
cardboard which is also recyclable, thus meeting the
requirements of this criterion. |
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Product Information |
The product information consumers
are provided which discusses warranty terms, instructions for
use, care, storage, maintenance and end of life recycling. |
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Koskela EPD
(KOS-2008)
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Environmental Requirements |
Core Environmental Performance Characteristics |
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Fitness for Purpose |
Koskela range of furniture is
covered by a 10 year warranty. Koskela uses quality products and
all their suppliers have Quality Assurance measures in place. |
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Material Requirements |
Koskela uses plywood certified
under the Environmental Choice Australia Eco-Label. |
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Adhesives |
Koskela uses low VOC water based
adhesive in their products. |
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Hazardous Materials |
Koskela does not use or add any of
the hazardous materials or prohibited substances (including PVC)
listed under criteria 3.3.1 and 3.3.2 of GECA 28- 2006-
Furniture and Fittings standard during the manufacturing of the
nominated products. |
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Post Consumption Recycling and
Labelling |
Koskela products can be
disassembled without specialized tools or expertise to
facilitate the recovery of the constituent materials for
recycling. |
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Product Custodianship |
Koskela has take back offers to
customers under the product stewardship policy which applies to
all Koskelas’ products. |
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Coatings and Treatment |
The nominated Koskela products are
not coated or treated in a way that would prevent recycling. |
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Replacement Parts |
Koskela provides functionally
compatible replacement parts for those parts of products which
are subject to wear, replacements are available for a minimum of
five years. |
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Packaging Requirements |
Koskela uses packaging which can
be recycled by local recycling systems. |
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Product Information |
The certified Koskela products
come with sufficient product information regarding cleaning,
maintenance and recycling instructions. |
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Koskela EPD
(KOS-2009)
3. Environmental and Social Regulatory Obligations:
GECA also found the Koskela 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 in the past 24
months.
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 Koskela
directly:
Koskela
Contact Name: Jasmine Roberts
Address: Level 1, Imperial Slacks Building, 91 Campbell St, Surry
Hills, NSW 2010
Ph: +61 (02) 9280 0999
Fax: +61 (02) 9280 0191
Web: www.koskela.com.au
E-mail: info@koskela.com.au
or jasmine@koskela.com.au
You can go to the company's web site here:
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AC Table
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Polska Stool
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Prism
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Upholstered cube
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Maudan table
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