Preservation and stewardship are the values that run deep into MAKO. We take pride in the quality of the environment and the natural beauty that surrounds us.
MAKO is proud to offer an extensive selection of GREENGUARD Gold certified furniture. The GREENGUARD Gold mark certifies that our furniture has been independently tested and verified on the rigorous standards for chemical emissions and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) such as formaldehyde and phthalates. As families have grown increasingly concerned about the potential health hazards and the environmental concerns related to chemical emissions, MAKO maintains the commitment to be on the highest level of safety and quality. GREENGUARD Gold gives you the assurance of our commitment.
Finishing
Our furniture finished with Rustic and Candy are Greenguard GOLD Certified for extremely low VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) and other harmful chemicals, so you can feel good about what you put in your home.
These collections contribute to a cleaner indoor air, and a healthier home for your family to sleep, grow and play.
Lumber
Our Pine collection is produced with Radiata Pine from South America. Which is not harvest from forest but being planted specific use for furniture and other materials. Compared with many other pine species Radiata Pine is fast growing and able to produce large logs in under 20 years and it is consistently being replanted after harvest. It is flexible in growth habit, so can take advantage of a range of climates. Most of Radiata Pine in South America is on private land and creates 30 Jobs every hector of forest. This replantation also mitigating climate change by reducing CO2 emissions.
What Exactly Is Greenguard Certified?
Simply put, GREENGUARD Gold is another way that MAKO commits to providing products that are healthier for families, and better for the environment. We will always ensure that our products support the health of your children and elderly.
What this means in practice is that you can rest assured knowing that a greenguard certified piece of furniture has been rigorously tested by an unbiased third party. You don’t simply have to take the manufacturers word that the item is “non-toxic.”
Breathe easy knowing these products are low-emitting, promoting cleaner indoor air in your home.
Greenguard Certification
GREENGUARD Certification emissions limits were first used as purchasing specifications for the U.S. EPA and the state of Washington for furniture and commercial building products. GREENGUARD Certification criteria have been the basis for the LEED credit for low-emitting furniture since 2002. Office furniture products that are GREENGUARD Certified are also compliant with the BIFMA X7.1 standard and BIFMA e3 credit 7.6.1.
GREENGUARD Gold offers the some of the world’s most rigorous and comprehensive standards for low emissions of volatile organic compounds into indoor air, and considers additional safety factors to account for sensitive individuals (such as children and the elderly). It is referenced by both The Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) and the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Building Rating System. It means that our products have been tested for over 10,000 chemicals and more than 360 VOCs. VOC emissions from building materials and furnishings can be a major source of indoor air pollution, and may contribute to health problems in children such as asthma and allergies. GREENGUARD Certification has been widely adopted as a trusted standard for low-emitting products.
Benefits
GREENGUARD Certification helps manufacturers make and market products that contribute to the creation of more healthful indoor environments. GREENGUARD Certified products are recognized, referenced or preferred by more than 450 federal purchasers, retailers, green building rating tools and building codes around the world.
The GREENGUARD Certification mark communicates that representative samples of a product have undergone rigorous scientific testing to meet some of the world’s most stringent chemical emissions requirements. This certification helps reduce indoor air pollution and the potential for airborne chemical exposure. It gives manufacturers a distinct competitive advantage in a marketplace in which consumers are increasingly concerned about the potential health effects of products.
For more information, visit www.greenguard.org.