Environmentally Preferable Products/Practices

1. PRODUCTS
   1. All BodyBilt products are Green Certified by Materials Analytical Services to the same standard as GreenGuard as provided for Furniture Certification.
   2. ErgoGenesis was the first in the furniture industry to utilize bio-preferred soy-based foam (Bioh) instead of a petroleum-based foam on all BodyBilt products.
   3. Fabric choices include some with 100% post-industrial recycled content and GreenGuard Certified Fabrics
   4. GreenShield Fabric treatment (on all standard BodyBilt fabrics) reduces fluorochemical use by 80%.
   5. All BodyBilt products contribute to LEED Certification points.
   6. All BodyBilt products are engineered utilizing the BodyBilt Modularity Factor – all products are built utilizing modular design that extends the lifecycle by allowing replacement of individual parts that are uniform across all product lines.
   7. All BodyBilt products are made with the highest quality parts to extend product lifecycle and endurance for increased sustainability.
2. PACKAGING
   1. ErgoGenesis utilizes corrugated material that is made with 100% recycled content and contains no less than 90% post‐consumer recycled fiber.
   2. This packaging material is recyclable.
   3. ErgoGenesis also promotes waste prevention and source reduction by reducing the use of packaging material by shipping products with blanket wrap whenever possible.
   4. ErgoGenesis' packaging eliminates materials which have been bleached with chlorine or chlorine derivatives.
   5. Packaging does not contain heavy metals.
3. BUSINESS PRACTICES/OPERATIONS/MANUFACTURING
   
   ErgoGenesis engages in the following practices to reduce or minimize an impact to the environment, including, but not necessarily limited to the following items:
   1. Recycles materials in the warehouse and in office operations, to include: boxes, paper, toner cartridges, steel, leather, plastic
   2. Use of EnergyStar rated computers, printers and copiers.
   3. Incorporate the following green building design elements at our manufacturing facility and corporate headquarters location: use of natural light in offices and warehouse; since our facility is located in South Texas there is no heating system in the building, which allows for conservation of energy used throughout the winter months; use of an ammonia cooling system, vs. the freon system to cut down on pollutants and conserve energy.
   4. Use of recycled paper; reduce paper use by storing most files electronically.
   5. There is no hazardous waste generation at our manufacturing facility.
4. TRAINING, EDUCATION & REPORTING
   
   ErgoGenesis offers customers training and education about the environmental attributes of using our products, the LEED points available through using our products and reports on environmental purchases to our customers. These may be requested by contacting our Environmental staff:
   • Lee Mauney (936) 825-1700 ext. 268
   • Johnny McNally (936) 825-1700 ext. 249
5. CERTIFICATIONS:
   1. All products Certified Green by Materials Analytical Services to: Green Furniture
      BIFMA X7.1, LEED CI, LEED for Schools and the CHPS performance standards