Hi there! Some Cradle to Cradle (C2C) certifications notes exclusions. In the case of a workstation, one C2C certification lists particular shelves and certain laminate worksurface finishs as exclusions. I understand that a certified C2C workstation would not include any of the exclusions, but for the purposes of this credit, if the workstation includes the excluded shelf or laminate worksurface finish then would the entire workstation not contribute? The workstation can still function without a shelf, as it is an added component. I feel that a C2C compliant product shouldn't lose it compliance due to an added component. Please refer to this specification sheet: http://assets.c2ccertified.org/pdf/product-specification/SPEC_Steelcase_Montage_CERT3026.pdf Thank you again!

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Joanna Switzer

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Mon, 03/27/2017 - 12:54

Hi Ashley, I cannot answer with certainty, but in the example of the laminate work surface, I think use of a clearly non-compliant / excluded laminate selection would disqualify counting the workstation as C2C as it the finish is an integral part of the completed desk. However, in the case of a separate "add-on" accessory - like a free standing or panel hung shelf - I think there is an argument to state the workstation is still C2C. However, the non-compliant shelf units should have their cost reported separately so that they do not contribute to C2C claimed performance under Option 2 (if it is being pursued).

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