Sustainability - Where we stand.
anaca studio is committed to using materials and finishes that have a low environmental impact. By investing in anaca studio furniture and products you also make an investment towards a better future. Sustainability is also about making sure the products that you purchase are durable and won’t end up in landfill within a few years of their life.
Timbers
All our solid timbers used are sourced by our manufacturers from Australian or overseas mills practising sustainable forestry with FSC/PEFC/AFS timber standards. Where Plywood or MDF is used as a construction material or as a substrate to veneer products, it is specified as E0 and GECA-rated.
Finishes
Timber:
We use an Australian-made high-grade single-pack lacquer on our timber products and a low VOC 2-pack polyurethane lacquer on our dining tables. Water-based lacquer and stain finishes may also be specified.
Emi / Max tables - These products are finished with Osmo Polyx – a German developed product that is an extremely durable, low-maintenance oil and wax finish suitable for interior woodwork. Polyx Oils are based on natural oils and waxes, which penetrate deeply into the surface to enhance and maintain solid timber’s natural beauty and elasticity. As durable as polyurethane, and far easier to repair when scratched or worn down. Polyx Oil, once fully cured, will not crack, flake, peel, blister or water mark and is stain resistant against most household products.
Metal:
Powdercoat finishes are used on all metals for their Zero VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) properties.
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Extended Life
Our products are designed and manufactured to last a lifetime, thereby providing a solution to mass-produced, disposable furniture.
To further extend the life cycle of our products, we offer re-upholstery or refinishing of our products. They may have been damaged by accident or over time, or the customer may just wish to change the original fabric, colour or finish. This will be quoted based on the quantity and work required. We also strive to work with our clients to find a solution to repurpose the items or help find a reseller if the products are no longer needed.
Accronyms explained
Follow these links to find out further information. FSC (Forestry Stewardship Certification), PEFC (Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification), AFS (Australian Forestry Standards), GECA (Good Environmental Choice Australia), Green Star, TRAKS.
Upholstery
The fabrics suggested in our brochures come from reputable Australian suppliers and are chosen based on the suitability for their application and their sustainability credentials. We can also help you source and specify a wide range of other eco-friendly fabrics and leathers that are available from a variety of suppliers. These include recycled wools, recycled polyesters, organic dyes & chrome-free leathers.
Foams and cushions have Level C Ecospecifier Green Tag certification. They are CFC-free and recyclable. “Global GreenTag certified products pass the world's toughest standards to protect you, and your family's health and safety, minimise your impact on our finite planet and put the power of selection back in your hands.” Water-based glues are also being used in any of our upholstery production.
Rugs
We select our rugs to have natural fibres that can be recycled or even composted at their end-of-life cycle.
We only select suppliers who ensure no child labour is used in the rug’s production and that fair and ethical working conditions are maintained. They are either certified by GoodWeave® or members of the Care & Fair® program.
We are currently in the process of joining TRAKS to encourage our customers to bring their unwanted rugs back to TRAKS for recycling. As a token of appreciation, we will offer our customers a credit to use towards their next rug purchase from anaca studio. Our aim is to increase awareness about the importance of recycling and to provide sustainable solutions for our valued customers.
