World First: Cradle to Cradle Certified

Andreu World are the first furniture business – world wide – to have all of their collections Cradle to Cradle Certified®.

Andreu World have managed to realize the theories that William McDonough and Michael Braungart developed in Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things, one of the most important books for understanding the philosophy and practice of environmentalism within industrial production. They wrote it twenty years ago and it became a mantra of Ecodesign that Andreu World takes very seriously. Putting this theory into practice required the collaboration of more than 100 suppliers to ensure that all the materials and finishes of the company’s products are free of restricted substances (BLS). A total of 6,830 models have been audited and certified.

It is a definitive step towards the circular economy that Andreu World have been working towards since they were also the first manufacturer in the world to have an FSC® 100% range. Having the most stringent international certifications is imperative for the furniture manufacturing industry and they continue to set an example. Without leaving a trace. Making a great effort in R&D&i to develop their own sustainable materials, from 100% recycled and 100% recyclable plastics to polymers of natural origin with a biological base. Promoting and facilitating restoration and reuse to extend the life of the designs they produce. Using renewable energies and reducing water consumption. Working with environmental responsibility to achieve the goal of Zero Waste.

100% of the Andreu World furniture range are audited and certified with the C2C seal. There are a total of 6,830 products, a figure that multiplies exponentially when finish options are added. They have been analyzed in four main groups: Wooden Seatings, Wooden Tables, Technical Seatings and Technical Tables. 

• Products that are designed to be healthy and safe for people and the environment, right from production to reuse.

• Waste is eliminated with 100% restoration and upcycling.

• Operate with clean energy to generate a positive impact on the ecosystem balance and to maintain carbon levels in the soil.

• Safeguard water as a precious resource.

• Respect human and natural systems.

• Eliminate raw materials and components that are harmful to health.

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