Baltix Sustainable Furniture is “Abnormally Green”

Baltix is the Ultimate in Sustainable Furniture. Taking Green Design to Abnormally New Levels

With the passing of the climate change legislation recently, this led me to think about ways in the design and furniture industry we can do our part to aid in a more sustainable future. One way as a designer I can do my part is by making sure I am specifying products that adhere to high environmental, sustainable practices.

One product line, that has for over 20 years held sustainable practices at its forefront is Baltix.

Baltix is a truly sustainable furniture company. They describe themselves as “Abnormally Green”

Sustainable- Capable of being continued with minimal long-term effect on the environment

What is Abnormally Green? This is Baltix description

In the past, we have used the term “authentically green” to describe ourselves, as we have been a leader in providing the greenest commercial furniture available since day one, back in 2002. “Authentically green” is great, but we aren’t sure it really conveys the uniqueness of our position in the furniture industry. We did not just jump on the green band wagon as a clever marketing ploy or to profit from a fad; we dedicated the resources of our company to provide truly sustainable furniture as our only offering. Our company has been trained in the principles of The Natural Step and strives to balance people, planet & profit. We have understood and supported LEED from its earliest days. Constantly looking at new materials and educating ourselves on best green practices is how we stay on the cutting edge of green in the industry. The core value of our business is sustainability, which is why we see ourselves as different from the rest… as “abnormally green.”

Baltix Believes…

Style and value must be incorporated into every product
Product design starts with raw material extraction and ends with disposal
In eliminating the use of formaldehyde and petroleum-based materials
Durability and long useful life is a critical path to a sustainable product
Measuring one facet of sustainability while ignoring others is short-sighted
In complete transparency and open discussion of how our products are made and what they are made from
Exceptional customer service is part of a sustainable customer experience
Using local supply partners is good for the environment and good for the economy
It is better to use old than to buy new

These qualities really make Baltix stand out as a sustainable furniture leader. Some of the ways Baltix carries out their beliefs is by the use of some really creative materials:

Forbo Linoleum-Made from natural materials such as linseed oil, pine rosin and wood flour. It is biodegradable, anti- microbial and anti- static! A variety of colors available
Green MDF- This is made from 100% recycled wood fiber and has no added formaldehyde and no harmful VOCs.
Solid hardwood options– longevity and ability to be reused. Available with moisture and food-safe clear coat.
Corian Quartz and other Natural Quartz options. Providing low maintenance and meets or exceeds VOC emissions. Low toxicity and allergens for humans in the environment
Nuxite-This product is actually made from crushed walnut shells and it absolutely beautiful. Walnut Shells are a sustainable and renewable by product of annual walnut food crop harvests.
BioEdge Green Edgeband- A great alternative to PVS/ABS edgebanding. Made from a natural , nontoxic, non-VOC biobased corn polymer. Available in black, white, and mushroom finishes.
Recycled Steel Bases- Table bases are BIFMA standard and made from steel that includes post industrial recycled content up to 30%! Finished with a powder coat non VOC process. Finishes include satin chrome and black with other colors available upon request.

Some of the other things that make Baltix unique…..

UV stable
Impervious options perfect for Healthcare!
Image under laminate
Superior Impact and Abrasion Resistant surfaces
Products on GSA schedule
Precision manufacturing

ALL Materials are sourced and Made in The USA!

Baltix is a USGBC member and carries the prestigious SMaRT Certification. What is SMaRT Certification?

My friends at Columbia precast give a easy to understand definition.

“Sustainable Materials Rating Technology (SMaRT) is the highest standard for development and manufacturing. One of the biggest differentiating factors from other certifications is that, unlike other standards, SMaRT is not just about the product; it also examines the process in which it was produced and the human factor.

SMaRT is one of the few standards that accounts for both of these – impact on the environment as well as impact on the human. It’s different from most other EPD/HPDs( environmental product declaration)/Health product declaration in that it requires massive pollution reductions as well as identifying many more aspects of climate change and toxicity issues.” Columbiaprecastproduct.com

If that isn’t enough :

“Baltix is proud to have partnered with OneTreePlanted.Org, a 501(c)(3) non-profit that helps restore our forests by replanting trees in deforested areas across the world. In creating our Baltix One Tree Planted partnership, we are taking our environmental leadership one step further; we call this our Buy One. Grow One™ promise. For every commercial-grade hospitality, healthcare, higher education table ordered and manufactured, we have committed to planting one tree in an effort to improve the global environment we share and live in.”

Baltix is great for a variety of environments including commercial, hospitality, healthcare and higher education. Some of the products that are available are dining tables, height adjustable tables, surfaces, conference tables and lecterns.

Curious about the cost? I think you will be pleasantly surprised. Most products are only about 10% -15% higher than their standard non green alternatives. Not a bad trade off for a better environment.

Need something custom? They encourage you to enlist their help on unique custom projects. With the digital world at our fingertips, logos and custom design surfaces are readily accessible limited only by your imagination.

I encourage you to check out their website. Download their Price List and Specifications here.

As allows I am always here to help with questions, projects and specifications as well. You can reach out via the contact page here.