Question from Donna
Hi Debra, I’ve searched high and low for an office chair free of flame retardants. I sit at work for the most of eight hours, so a wood chair wouldn’t work. I thought I’d found the answer when I found the Bradley Bungie Chair by EuroStyle made of bungee cords. However, when it arrived, it had a very strong chemical odor. After some research, I found that the cords are most likely made of synthetic rubber, but they are covered in some type of thick material. Do you think this chair is safe?
Thank you!
Donna
Debra’s Answer
This looks to me to be a chair made up of a lot of plastic. Without knowing the exact materials used to make it, I can’t tell you how toxic it might be.
My general rule of thumb is: if it smells bad, I don’t buy it.
Here is an office chair that was designed to be less toxic and more sustainable, though I’ve never seen one so I can’t vouch for it. I also don’t know the price range. http://c2ccertified.org/products/scorecard/mirra_chair
Readers, any suggestions? I sit on a wooden chair with a wool pillow. All day long.
