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Guides & Manuals

Sustainable Furniture Purchasing Guidance

photo by S O C I A L . C U T

This guide supports Penn staff in employing more sustainable furniture purchasing practices.

Guides & Manuals

Sustainable Furniture Purchasing Guidance

This guide supports Penn staff in employing more sustainable furniture purchasing practices.

photo by S O C I A L . C U T

The guide is intended to be a straightforward, easy-to-use document that provides those that purchase furniture for the University of Pennsylvania with: 

  • Recommended sustainability attributes for furniture
  • A general understanding of the concepts and benefits of sustainability attributes for furniture
  • Recommended optional furniture characteristics
  • An overview of the furniture purchasing process at Penn
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Campus Initiative:
Built Environment
Procurement
Audience:
Faculty
Staff