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Sustainable Practices

 

We are designers, handcrafters and environmental stewards of honest, inspired furniture.

 

 
Sustainable practices
 

 

The Joinery has been producing hardwood furniture since 1982. Our focus has been on both design and construction; we work towards creating furniture that lasts generations.

To accomplish this we take action to be kind to our earth.

  • We operate under the guidelines of the Forest Stewardship Council and have for over 15 years. Over 85% of our wood is FSC certified or harvested within 100 miles; we use lumber from Collins Woods, Healthy Forests Healthy Communities and reclaimed materials.
  • We are one of the largest producers of FSC furniture in the Pacific Northwest.
  • The furniture we make is heirloom quality and guaranteed for life.
  • In 2010 we were awarded the Build Local Alliance Company of the year in their Build Local Challenge.
  • We are the recipient of the 100 Best Green Companies to work for in 2010 by Oregon Business Magazine
  • We are the recipient of the 100 Best Green Companies to work for in 2009 by Oregon Business Magazine
  • In 2009 we were the recipient of the National Green Purchaser Award by the EPA
  • Our facility runs on 100% wind power and we use Smart Energy to reduce greenhouse gases.
  • We support Friends of Trees and received an award from them in 2009.
  • We are the recipient of City of Portland’s Blueworks award for recycling.
  • In 2008 we donated over 7% of our profits to charities.
  • Our Delivery truck runs on Biofuel.
  • We have reduced our landfill amount by 50% via donations of scrap and sawdust.
  • We use High Efficiency Lighting in our Shop.
  • Our office uses Recycled Paper Products
  • We are members of the Arbor Day Foundation.