Environmental improvements
that make a difference
Products carrying the Made Aware label are designed and manufactured with the aim of making progressive and worthwhile improvements to the environment and the welfare of those who produce them.
The Made Aware scheme covers issues such as the sourcing and sustainability of raw materials, pollution control, worker welfare, carbon footprint, product longevity and end of life disposal.
The aim of Made Aware is to ‘make a difference’.
One of the biggest issues facing the garden furniture and barbecue industry is the environmental impact that the manufacturing process of our products can make. At LOFA (the Leisure & Outdoor Furniture Association) we believe that we should take a proactive lead to address these issues, as care for the environment ultimately affects us all.
Since 2008 LOFA has been working to develop the Made Aware environmental improvement scheme. This scheme encourages and supports our member companies to implement practical and worthwhile improvements in the lifecycle of their products.
This website explains how the scheme operates and demonstrates what has been achieved so far. It also provides users of garden furniture and barbecues with information about how they can help the environment when using and disposing of these types of products. The public are welcome to use the website to contact us, either to make comments and suggestions, or to ask questions.
