The Right Furniture Lets You Breathe Easier
When you sit down for a conference or banquet, are you aware that the furniture in the room could be harmful to you not only from a structural standpoint, but also from an air quality perspective? Indoor air quality is a term used to describe the breathing environment within a building and how it relates to personal health. Many factors contribute to the overall indoor air quality of a room, including the furniture.
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) play a major role in determining indoor air quality. VOCs are released into the air and can adversely affect your health in a variety of ways, ranging from eye, nose and throat irritation, to headaches, nausea and even cancer. Do you know where your furniture is being manufactured? While the United States has policies in place to control the use of VOCs in manufacturing, many other countries do not. Even within the U.S., not all manufacturers are committed to the reduction of VOCs in their seating. Also, when purchasing furniture make sure that it is GreenGuard certified helping to ensure high indoor air quality.
Eileen Kulish is an Allied Member and the National Accounts Manager for MTS Seating
