| The Association of Washington Business (AWB) recently presented Poulsbo-based Watson Furniture Group - along with eight other Washington companies - with its Environmental Excellence Awards for their continuous efforts in environmental innovation, resource conservation, education and continuous improvement. AWB President Don Brunell presented the awards at AWB's 2005 Environmental Summit.
“Over the years, we've recognized businesses, large and small, who have gone beyond what is required by law to improve our environment,” Brunell said. “Each year it is encouraging for me to see different companies across our state doing good things to improve our state's quality of life.”
Watson Furniture Group was recognized in the Resource Conservation category, where the firm boasts an impressive record. Watson's owners and employees have taken a comprehensive approach to environmental stewardship, from their “green building” to the suppliers and materials they use, s well as taking a leading role in reducing waste and toxics in the workplace.
Watson uses recycled fabrics, recycles all of its steel and wood manufacturing waste material locally, and continues to work at “designing out” hazardous and non-sustainable materials. Watson also ships with reusable blankets, and uses sugar for sandblasting. Watson Furniture notes that its reputation as a green supplier led to “a major factor in our sales increase.”. |
