The Australian Furnishing Industry Stewardship Council (AFISC)

Transforming Australia's Furniture & Furnishings Industry for a Sustainable, Circular Future.

Working with governments, businesses and communities to achieve circular and sustainability objectives for buying furniture & furnishings

Transforming Australia’s Furniture Industry for a Sustainable Future

The Australian Furnishing Industry Stewardship Council (AFISC) is at the forefront of revolutionising Australia’s furniture and furnishing sector. Our mission is to champion sustainable practices that align with a circular economy. Established as a key recommendation of the Furniture 360 (F360) Commercial Furniture Design for the Circular Economy project, AFISC unites industry leaders, policy-makers, and communities to build a transparent, responsible furnishing industry.  Our initiatives include the Furniture Passport Australia System (FPAS), Furniture Complaints Australia and Business Sustainability CHECKLIST to support waste reduction, longer product lifecycles and alignment with the national Environmentally Sustainable Procurement (ESP) Policy and the National Waste Policy.

The Australian Furnishing Industry Stewardship Council (AFISC) is leading the charge in redefining Australia’s furniture and furnishing sector. We are driving a sustainable circular economy model that prioritises product longevity, repairability, recyclability, and the use of low-impact, innovative materials. By aligning with global sustainability goals, AFISC is empowering the industry to drastically reduce its environmental footprint and become a global leader in sustainable innovation.

At the heart of AFISC’s mission are groundbreaking initiatives like the Furniture Passport Australia System (FPAS), which offers unparalleled traceability and transparency. FPAS empowers manufacturers, retailers, and consumers to make responsible, informed decisions that champion sustainability.

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The Australian Furnishing Industry Stewardship Council (AFISC) is at the forefront of revolutionising Australia’s furniture and furnishing sector. Our mission is to champion sustainable practices that align with a circular economy. Established as a key recommendation of the Furniture 360 (F360) Commercial Furniture Design for the Circular Economy project, AFISC unites industry leaders, policy-makers, and communities to build a transparent, responsible furnishing industry.  Our initiatives include the Furniture Passport Australia System (FPAS), Furniture Complaints Australia and Business Sustainability CHECKLIST to support waste reduction, longer product lifecycles and alignment with the national Environmentally Sustainable Procurement (ESP) Policy and the National Waste Policy.

Our work extends beyond tools and systems—AFISC collaborates with local innovators to explore cutting-edge solutions and enhance our transition to more sustainable solutions. Through alliances, research, and actionable strategies, we are building a future where the Australian furniture industry thrives as a transparent, responsible, and fully circular economy.

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Furniture Passport Australia System (FPAS)

The Furniture Passport Australia System (FPAS) is AFISC’s latest initiative to enhance transparency and accountability across the furnishing supply chain. This innovative tool assigns a digital record to each product, detailing its material origins, compliance certifications, environmental impact, and potential for repair, reuse or recycling. By supporting traceability, the FPAS helps manufacturers, retailers, procurers and consumers make informed choices, promotes circularity, and ensures a cleaner, more sustainable furniture lifecycle. As an industry leader, AFISC is proud to integrate the FPAS, driving change toward a fully transparent, sustainable future in the Australian furnishing industry​.

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Sustainability

Furniture disposal accounts for a staggering 30% of all waste in Australian landfills, highlighting the urgent need for change in the industry. As awareness of environmental issues grows, so does the significance of sustainable furniture. At the forefront of this change is the Australian Furnishing Industry Stewardship Council (AFISC), an initiative led by the Australian Furniture Association (AFA). AFISC’s mission is to embed sustainable practices throughout the industry, driving progress toward a circular economy. AFISC is committed to exploring the impact, materials, processes, and innovations driving the sustainable furniture sector in Australia.
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PFAS Chemicals and the Urgent Need for Sustainable Procurement Policy Compliance

The Australian furniture industry is at a crossroads with the impending expansion of the Environmentally Sustainable Procurement (ESP) Policy by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment, and Water (DCCEEW). From 1 July 2025, this policy will expand its scope to include furniture, fittings, equipment, and textiles procured at or above $1 million, mandating reporting on sustainability credentials.
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The Australian Furnishing Industry Stewardship Council recognises the First Peoples of this nation and their ongoing connection to culture and country. We acknowledge First Nations Peoples as the Traditional Owners, Custodians and Lore Keepers of the world’s oldest living culture and pay respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.