1. Environmentally friendly industries Case Study: Ekornes

2. History of Ekornes 1934: Ekornes starts (3 employees) 1935: New springs 1946: Jens Ekornes goes to America 1959: Production of foamed plastic 1962: Established outside Oslo 1966: 1st collection of lounge furniture 1970: Change of policy 1971: 1st stressless chair

3. 1987: Ekornes has been taken over 1990: Another financing plan 1992: 786 employees now: Largest furniture factory in the vvvddNordic Region - Stressless, Svane, Ekornes - known all over the world

4. What has Ekornes done to become an environmentally friendly factory? Their products shall have as little impact as possible on the environment They invests to avoid damage to the environment and to health They are always seeking additional ways to reuse waste materials Their products has a long lifespan Environmental glue Leather offcuts are sold abroad

5. The Nordic Ecolabel The Nordic Ecolabel is an official Nordic label created to make it easier for the consumer to find environmental friendly products. The factory is the only Norwegian Mattress Producer with the Nordic Ecolabel

6. Recycling of plastic foam Ekornes uses water instead of CFC in the production of plastic foam. Residues of foam from the production is mixed together and used in stools.

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