From BIOFIT ENGINEERED PRODUCTS
BioFit Engineered Products recently joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Green Power Partnership.
The company, a global leader in designing and manufacturing ergonomic furnishings, currently uses nearly 562,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of green power annually, which is enough to meet 100 percent of its electricity use. By choosing green power, BioFit is helping lead the transition to a clean energy future.
AEP Energy will supply BioFit with clean energy through its Renewable Energy Plan consisting of Green-e® Certified National Wind Renewable Energy Credits. The wind energy resources used are located in the U.S., and the company’s initial plan agreement runs for 36 months. AEP Energy is a competitive retail electricity supplier and subsidiary of American Electric Power (AEP).
“This is a tremendous honor, and we are proud to be recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency,” said Jim Connell, president of BioFit.
“According to the EPA, we’re saving the equivalent electricity needed to power more than 50 American households yearly. We’re thrilled to further cut our carbon footprint and harvest the wind to provide 100 percent of the power needed to build our seating and other ergonomic solutions. Sustainable environmental management is the future, and green energy is a winning strategy for our environment, company, customers, and global community,” he said.
By moving the needle in the voluntary green power market, BioFit and other Green Power Partners are helping to reduce the negative health impacts of air emissions, including those related to ozone, fine particles, acid rain and regional haze.
In addition to transitioning to 100 percent renewable energy use, the company also voluntarily submits the products it manufactures for sustainability testing. The company’s ergonomic seating is rated LEED® compliant for use in commercial interiors, and its tables are GREENGUARD® Gold certified for indoor air quality standards.
BioFit implements a number of sustainable and environmentally friendly practices throughout its work processes and operations, including the use of non-toxic powder coating of metal components, extensive recycling and reuse initiatives, incorporation of recycled materials into new products, and offering fully assembled, “blanket-wrapped,” non-packaged product shipments to help minimize the use of cardboard and plastic.
To learn more about BioFit, visit www.biofit.com, call 800-597-0246 or email biofit@biofit.com.
