VISTA, CA--(Marketwire - July 29, 2008) - Living Earth Crafts (
www.livingearthcrafts.com)
(LEC), an industry leader in creating spa treatment tables from earth
friendly materials and processes, announced its recent Manufacture of
FSC-certified portable and stationary massage table certification (FSC
Certification Registration Number: SCS-COC-001574) by Scientific
Certification Systems (SCS) in accordance with the rules of the Forest
Stewardship Council A.C (FSC). Certification means wood used in LEC's
designated FSC portable and stationary massage tables has been harvested
from forests that meet stringent environmental, social and economic
standards.
"We are honored to secure FSC certification for our production facility as
well as for our designated line of portable and stationary massage tables,"
said Jim Chenevey, CEO and President of Living Earth Crafts. "It is part
of our ongoing commitment to offer environmentally sound and earth friendly
products."
Before a product may carry an FSC or SCS label, all stages of the
production, distribution and sale of the product must be independently
evaluated. Wood must be tracked from the certified forest to the finished
product. Through SCS's Chain-of-Custody Certification Division, it
certifies wholesalers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers, who
handle wood coming from forests certified according to FSC standards. For
FSC Chain-of-Custody certification, SCS also provides group and multi-site
certification. To become certified, these entities must meet six
principles of chain-of-custody, such as maintaining adequate inventory
control systems that allow for separation and identification of certified
product. SCS requires the tracking of certified products throughout the
production process to ensure the validity of the certified claim.
"Purchasers of FSC certified portable and stationary massage tables can be
assured that they are buying a product that has been harvested from
FSC-certified forests with the intent to preserve that resource for years
to come," continued Jim Chenevey. "The certification and appropriate table
markings gives consumers the added reassurance they've done their part to
be earth friendly in their selection and ultimate product purchase --
something that most tables on the market today don't currently offer."
FSC certification is LEC's most recent environmental accomplishment is an
addition to their existing list of ongoing green practices and processes
that include but are not limited to:
-- Supporting Sustainable Harvest, Trees for the Future and America
Forests to plant a tree for every spa and massage table sold.
-- Water based lacquers and glues.
-- Eco-friendly, yet luxurious Natursoft™ upholstery (100% PU with
biodegradable rayon backing).
-- CFC-free Strata™ memory cushioning system.
-- CNC optimized wood cuts to minimize scrap, and intensive recycling
down to the sawdust.
-- Energy efficient factory lighting and climate control.
-- Inner office recycling and recycled stationery among many other
programs.
About Scientific Certification Systems (SCS)
SCS is an independent third-party certifier of environmental,
sustainability, food quality and food purity claims. Over two decades, SCS
has developed internationally recognized standards and certification
programs aimed at spurring the highest level of environmental improvements,
social accountability and product performance. Its programs span a wide
cross-section of the economy, recognizing accomplishments in the fields of
green building, product manufacturing, forestry, retail, agricultural
production, fisheries, energy, and food processing and handling. For more
information about SCS, visit
www.scscertified.com or call 510-452-8000.
About The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an international organization that
promotes environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial, and economically
viable management of the world's forests.
www.fsc.org
About Living Earth Crafts (LEC)
Living Earth Crafts is headquartered in Vista, California with operations
on three continents. Living Earth Crafts and its affiliates are one of the
largest treatment and portable massage table manufacturers in the world.
Founded in 1973, Living Earth Crafts maintains an unwavering commitment to
making exceptional quality products and to eco-friendly sustainability.
Contact Information: For Information:
Living Earth Crafts
Kristi Weaver
800.358.8292