Lauded for its unique programs and commitment to creating a cleaner and healthier planet through waste reduction and elimination efforts
Loll Designs, the made-in-the-USA outdoor furniture design manufacturer, receives the distinctive GOLD certification under the TRUE (Total Resource Use and Efficiency) rating system. Awarded by Green Business Certification Inc., the world’s leading independent sustainability and health certification body, TRUE helps facilities measure, improve, and maximize zero waste performance through sustainable waste management and reduction practices, contributing to positive environmental and global health impacts.
Founded on principles of thoughtful design, the responsible use/reuse of recycled materials, and a deep appreciation for the environment, Loll embodies what it means to be a sustainable product, process, and company. Today, Loll is proud to divert 97.4% of total facility waste from landfills and incineration with a focus on waste reduction and reuse.
“This TRUE Gold achievement is a proud moment, as it recognizes all of the ways Loll’s endeavors in zero waste contribute to the circular economy and a sustainable future,” stated the President of Loll Designs, Eric Swanson.
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Offer replacement parts so furniture stays in use and out of landfills
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Are proudly made in the USA, with nearly all materials sourced from the USA
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Ship products flat-packed for easy assembly by the customer
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Work with many recycled and recyclable materials for its products
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Created ‘void fill’ and pallet reuse programs to maximize material and resource use
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Donate 1% of sales from the popular Lollygagger Collection to environmental nonprofits
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Limit plastic wrapping
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Send HDPE clippings from production process to a local partner that manufactures board games
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A robust composting program
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Community garden at their headquarters
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‘Swap don’t Shop’ clothing swaps throughout the year, donating remaining apparel to the local community in need
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‘Loll Designs Garage Sale,’ which sells open box and dinged products at a discount to prevent them from being recycled
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Leading community preservation events like Clean Yer Creek (since 2008) and annual tree planting
Part of Loll’s approach is to continue improving. After tracking 12 months of diversion data, they implemented new systems for continual tracking and are committed to increase overall diversion by 1% annually until arriving at 100% diversion from landfill, reporting their progress as a monthly key performance indicator so the whole organization understands the importance of their zero waste goals.
Waste affects every part of local – and global – communities, and effective waste management strategies are critical to ensuring both public and environmental health. By pursuing TRUE certification, Loll Designs demonstrates a commitment to sustainability leadership by shifting to circular thinking and prioritizing processes, operations, and actions to reduce waste and resources throughout their system lifecycle.
About Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI)
GBCI is the world’s leading sustainability and health certification and credentialing body, independently recognizing excellence in performance and practice globally while promoting adoption of building and business practices that continually and measurably improve health, equity, resilience and environmental wellbeing for all. GBCI administers project certifications and professional credentials and certificates including, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building rating systems, as well as the PEER standard for power systems, the WELL Building Standard, the Sustainable SITES Initiative (SITES), EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies),TRUE certification for zero waste and Investor Confidence Project (ICP) for energy retrofits.