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Visitors to the
BedZED Visitor Centre – Beddington Zero Energy Development,
the UK’s flagship environmental housing and workspace project
will be greeted with a new bespoke reception unit designed and manufactured
by Blue Line, Europe’s first Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
certified office furniture manufacturer. FSC certification denotes
the highest standard of sustainable forestry management in the world.
The unit produced at Blue Line’s factory in Barking, Essex,
features an elegant curving design measuring approximately 4,000
mm long x 1100 mm high with ’drop’ counter section,
with inset base, for wheelchair users. Constructed from (FSC) certified
timber and finished in crown cut oak veneer with solid timber lippings
(no pvc edging) the receptions illustrates how natural materials
can be both ‘green’ and functional. Like all Blue Line
furniture, the reception is finished with severe rated lacquers,
which will for example, withstand direct contact with hot coffee
cups, etc.
Welcoming the new reception, Lilja Katanka of BioRegional, which
has its offices within the Visitor Centre and acted as sustainability
consultants for BedZED, said “The Blue Line reception adds
that perfect finishing touch to our Visitor Centre, which handles
some 4,500 people each year. The reaction from visitors and staff
has been very positive and we feel that it underlines our belief
that eco-friendly products can be affordable and attractive.”
Sustainable Alternatives in the
Office:
Blue Line manufactures a comprehensive range of FSC certified standard
office, executive and boardroom furniture, media walls, receptions,
etc from FSC certified timbers and can also produce matching veneered
architectural wall panels and specialist furniture for dealing rooms
and control centres. The 56-year old company is a pioneering ‘green’
manufacturer, operating initiatives such as recycling its off cuts,
converting its sawdust into compost and buying-back its old products
for refurbishment and resale.
In recognition of its achievements,
Blue Line products are endorsed by the WWF – the global environmental
network, as the “ethically and environmentally responsible
choice in office furniture” and Blue Line is licensed to use
the world famous Panda logo.
Notes:
The BedZED Visitor and Exhibition
Centre
The Centre is funded by Biffaward under the landfill tax credits
scheme, WWF UK and the Association of London Government. The Centre
offers free exhibition entrance, a show home, guided tours and Continuing
Professional Development Training.
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