Nateco Blog

Judges Leave Emissions in the Hands of EPA

admin — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 02:22:42 +0000

Another possible setback for global warming activists today, as supreme court judges unanimously vote that greenhouse gas emissions must be regulated by the EPA and not the courts. The lawsuit was filed by 6 states in 2004 when regulation was done differently. At that time the EPA wasn’t permitted to set regulations, but rather was only able to do so under a ruling in 2007 which required them to do so.

The sluggish process angered citizens that want their voices heard when working to protect their local environment. Many are claiming that excessive pollutants are a nuisance to their surrounding neighborhood and should be kept in check. We at Nateco are committed to going above and beyond these standards, and invite you to contact the EPA and ask for stricter regulations that surpass simply fining environmental polluters and stopping them in their tracks. Comment and be heard on the EPA website here: http://www.epa.gov/epahome/comments.htm

Full news article here: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/21/science/earth/21warming.html

Joseph DiGangi on the Dangers of Carpet Chemicals

admin — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 02:31:06 +0000

Joseph DiGangi, a biochemist and molecular biologist, recently offered us some news on flame retardant chemicals inside of carpeting that are now considered toxic. As part of the Scientists with the International POPs Elimination Network, he is devoted to emilinating POPs (or persistant organic pollutants) from our homes.

DiGangi recently tested recycled foam padding from six countries where it is used, and concluded that 23 of 26 samples from the United States, Canada and Hungary contained one or more flame retardants that are considered toxic. Not only does this have implications for our homes, but also our environment in the long term. When thrown away these chemicals leak into the surrounding soil and groundwater and eventually can make it into reservoirs, plants, and animals. “They travel long distances and build up in the food chain,” he warns.

Our rugs from Prairie Rugs are completely sustainable, natural, and can be easily thrown away and degraded without damaging our surrounding environment. Please take your environment into consideration the next time you shop for rugs and we promise to deliver you safe, ecological products for your home, your family, and the future.

Full news article here: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/19/garden/tests-on-carpet-padding-show-toxins.html?_r=1&ref=garden

Apollo Collection Added

admin — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 05:57:49 +0000

The Apollo Collection is a perfect solution to your home office, built for space-saving efficiency without sacrificing any of its contemporary style. The Matte black CARB compliant mdf/veneer surfaces add a sleek kick to the professional silver powder coated and textured metal frames. All are lightweight and mobile solutions to your home office.

Kick up the productivity here.

British Conservationists Save Public Forests

admin — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 06:00:25 +0000

Britain recently dropped a controversial plan to sell off virtually all public forests by 2020, saving a massive 258,000 hectares of trees for the public good. The plan would have destroyed the country’s landscape as we know it. By an impressive show of force and opinion, protesters and conservationists dissuaded politicians from making this grave error.

The environment secretary, Caroline Spelman, took the responsibility upon herself for having signed off on this decision in the first place, and noted “I am sorry, we got this one wrong, but we have listened to people’s concerns.”

This is monumental progress for the future of Britain’s forests, and hopefully a turning point for the future of forests in our own neighborhoods as well. We are particularly concerned with the future of forests, and thus utilize sustainable and fast-growing bamboo in a majority of our products, and adhere to the CARB standard for any other hardwoods. View the Breeze collection for some of our sustainable bamboo products.

Full news story here: http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2011/feb/17/forest-sell-off-abandoned-sorry-caroline-spelman

Breeze Collection Added

admin — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 05:52:39 +0000

The Breeze Collection offers to add a modern flair to any room, with its handcrafted bamboo veneer tops and a choice of stainless steel or wood legs.

All products in the Breeze collection adhere to the principle of sustainability and can easily be recycled. Even the pure and durable stainless steel legs are easily recyclable. All stains are water based and all glues non-toxic, posing no threat to the environment.

Check the collection out at here…

NEW Z-Mobile Workstation

admin — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 06:10:37 +0000

Check out our Z-mobile workstation, carved from CARB compliant mdf/veneer in both light maple and deep cherry finishes. It sports a pull out drawer and bottom shelf storage, while being able to adjust its top vertically from 24 to 30 inches. The sturdy casters will keep it effortlessly moving through your room (or rooms) as your work brings you elsewhere.

Augment your office today with the Z-Mobile workstation here.

Easy Rider Collection

admin — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 06:05:29 +0000

One of our most popular collections, The Easy Rider Collection offers a smart solution for either your home or office.

The patented design begins with smooth curves at the stainless steel frame, smoothing into firm but soft cushions in your choice of black faux leather, khaki microfiber, or red microdenier.

See our best-selling product line here.

About Us

admin — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 01:40:31 +0000

Nateco, a new website devoted to eco-friendly and contemporary furniture, celebrates our grand opening today. We invite you to browse through our furniture at http://www.nateco.com

Nateco consists of designers and wholesalers who have been involved in the furniture business for over 30 years and who have decided to set up a furniture retail website in order to reach the consumer directly with great design at an affordable price. At the same time it was also decided that Nateco should make a more concerted effort to promote within its production lines such sustainable practices that assure a better environment for future generations to come.

Our website is dedicated solely to uniquely designed furniture and furniture accessories that abides by the principals of sustainability which includes using such materials as recycled and recyclable metal such as stainless steel, certified woods, natural materials such as bamboo, CARB compliant wood composites, non toxic glues, and water based stains.

It must prevent the further depletion of all forests (not just rainforests!). Forest management such as or reforestation is
essential. The methods of production that aid to further air or water pollution must be limited and eventually eliminated over time.

In production Nateco is now more conscious of those toxic materials in production (such as glues) or even packing (such as Styrofoam) that do not decompose and only add to the already overfilled landfills.

At present this company, Nateco, is a student, learning and improving on its future product decisions. The company has already eliminated such processing as chrome plating and the use of polyresins or toxic glues and paints in production, both contributors to air and water pollution.

Join us in our mission for a cleaner earth, and we promise to impress.