RECOMMENDATION: Furniture should be purchased or otherwise obtained used whenever possible.
RECOMMENDATION: Furniture made from recycled or reclaimed fabrics and/or Forest Stewardship Council or Sustainable Forestry Initiative certified wood should be prioritized over less sustainable options.
Recommended Vendors:
UCSB Furniture Services Surplus Sales
- Used items from campus departments such as desks, chairs, white boards, and couches
- Open for viewing Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1-4pm on Mesa Road, between Stadium Road and Los Carneros
- Manufactured in the USA
- Uses rapidly renewable wood grown in the USA under the Sustainable Forestry Initiative certification program
- Uses recycled foam and 100% post-consumer recycled fill for cushions
Helpful Tip:
UCSB Furniture Services sells items at a steep discount to UCSB departments, but members of the public are also free to buy at very low rates as well. You can find desks, desk chairs, white boards, and other cool items (such as a home projector + screen or mini-fridge) for your own home!