Furniture asset management: Cut the carbon and the cost

CUT THE CARBON AND THE (OST FURNITURE ASSET MANAGemenT Why the fuss? Carbon dioxide (CO2) is the chief greenhouse gas that causes global warming and climate change. It is measured in parts per million (ppm). The truth about CO2 401.30ppm 350.00ppm The most recent atmospheric co2 level - as calculated in June 2014. The upper safety limit for atmospheric Co2 - which has not been met since 1988. 2.07ppm The average annual rate of CO2 increase. Click here to calaulate your own carbon footprint with us! From tree to furniture: The journey THE MAGIC OF REFINISHING TOUCH What's the impact of new furniture? Manufacturing is a long process - approximately 15 steps. Some of the major steps have lasting effects on our environment. Depicted below in tons, The Refinishing Touch has estimated carbon footprints for each action. 58.3 TONS Cutting down the tree At The Refinishing Touch we provide cost-effective, 3.7 Transporting the tree TONS sustainable furniture asset management services including on-site refinishing. reupholstery and remanufacturing services to the hospitality, higher education and 18.2 Packaging the furniture TONS government sectors. 3.7 Shipping the furniture TONS 2.7 Bringing old furniture to landfill TONS Some progress we're proud of: 1.3m Add up some additional steps - such as cutting the wood and finishing the furniture - and at the end of the road you have a massive carbon footprint of. rooms refinished sustainably 125.32 TONS trees saved Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 124.08 PGANATIONAL RESORT On par with sustainability the reduction of CO2 per 100 rooms, in tons, when refinishing is chosen over replacement 403 108 77.8% Carbon emissions, in tons, saved through the use of refinishing, re- upholstery and remanufacturing Trees saved when the hotel chose not to purchase new furniture Percentage saved on budget compared to buying new - did we mention its a cost- effective too? 2B pounds of wood saved Sources: http://co2now.org/ http://therefinishingtouch.com/impact_env.html http://therefinishingtouch.com/userfiles/University_of_Wisconsin_022614.pdf The Refinishing Touch refinishing & upholstery ----------