The Value of Certified Sustainable Seating
In today’s design and procurement landscape, sustainability is more than just a trend — it’s a responsibility. As demand grows for environmentally conscious solutions in commercial and public spaces, certification plays a key role in ensuring products meet recognised standards for performance, safety, and environmental impact.
One certification that stands out in the Australian furniture industry is the AFRDI Green Tick. But what exactly does it mean, and why should it matter to specifiers, designers, and end users alike?
What is the AFRDI Green Tick?
Awarded by the Australasian Furnishing Research and Development Institute (AFRDI), the Green Tick is a recognised symbol of environmentally-preferred furniture. It certifies that a product has passed rigorous testing not just for durability and safety, but also for its environmental footprint — including materials used, manufacturing practices, and recyclability.
Why Choose Seating with the AFRDI Green Tick?
Here are five key reasons to prioritise AFRDI-certified seating in your next project:
1. Sustainability You Can Trust
Green Tick certification confirms that the chair has been evaluated for its whole-of-life environmental impact, from the sourcing of raw materials to end-of-life recyclability. This makes it easier for architects and designers to meet Green Star and other environmental ratings requirements.
2. Durability and Performance
AFRDI doesn’t just look at sustainability—it also tests for strength, stability, and ergonomics. Products with the Green Tick are built to last, reducing the need for replacement and lowering long-term environmental impact.
3. Compliance and Peace of Mind
Specifying AFRDI Green Tick seating ensures you’re meeting industry standards and contributing to compliance with government or institutional procurement guidelines, which increasingly prioritise certified sustainable products.
4. Support for Healthier Interiors
Certified products often use low-emission materials and finishes, contributing to better indoor air quality and healthier spaces—an important consideration in schools, workplaces, and public settings.
5. Positive Brand Alignment
Incorporating certified furniture aligns your project or brand with environmental responsibility and ethical design. It reflects a conscious choice to support responsible manufacturing and long-term sustainability.
Our AFRDI Green Tick Certified Ranges
At Advanta, we’re proud to offer many AFRDI Green Tick certified seating solutions, including our Aquila, Colo, Delphi and Muse collections. These ranges are not only environmentally certified but also offer timeless design, comfort, and versatility — making them ideal for a wide variety of commercial and workplace environments.
Final Thoughts
Choosing AFRDI Green Tick certified seating isn’t just good for the plane t— it’s good design. It reflects a commitment to sustainability, quality, and user wellbeing. For designers, architects, and specifiers, it’s an easy way to deliver projects that perform beautifully while meeting the growing demand for environmentally responsible interiors.
Looking to specify sustainable seating for your next project?
Explore our certified ranges here or get in touch with our team for samples and spec support.
