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As explained by Team 7, "We spend a third of our lives in bed where our bodies recharge their energy. Therefore it is important that furniture in or close to our bedroom does not off-gas any toxic chemicals to interfere with this function. I think that nobody would knowingly choose to sleep in a room where the pollution levels are two to five times higher than outdoor levels due in part to chemical out-gassing from furnishings. TEAM 7 uses only natural solid wood that is finished with herbal oils and waxes for its furniture designs. No particle or MDF boards, stains and lacquers, so commonly used by other manufacturers, are used by TEAM 7 because they can emit toxic VOCs into the air we breathe."

What we love about Team 7's bedroom furniture is that it's green and sleek. The sustainable requirements Team 7 upholds themselves to certainly don't sacrifice a minimalist aesthetic. Shouldn't everything be made with these standards: succeeding environmentally and aesthetically? (thanks, Barbara!)

Originally posted by Regina on AT:NY.