Design Within Reach and Hay are two furniture retailers with distinct differences in their approach to product certifications and sustainable practices. Design Within Reach holds various certifications for specific products, such as FSC Certified, SCS Indoor Advantage™ Gold, Ecolabel, and OEKO-TEX® Standard 100. These certifications ensure that certain products meet specific standards for sustainable forestry practices, indoor air quality, and eco-friendly materials. In contrast, Hay does not specify any certifications for their products. It is important to note that these certifications apply only to certain products and not the retailers themselves. Additionally, Design Within Reach participates in equitable labor programs like the Fair Trade Certified™ program and has the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification for their wood products. These initiatives ensure fair wages and safe working conditions for workers while also promoting sustainable forestry practices. On the other hand, Hay does not have any specific certifications related to equitable labor programs. Furthermore, Design Within Reach highlights self-claimed benefits such as using recycled materials, water-based finishes, low-VOC (volatile organic compounds), and eco delivery. However, it is worth noting that these claims are self-proclaimed by the company itself and lack third-party verification. In contrast to Design Within Reach's self-claimed sustainability benefits, Hay does not make any claims regarding unverified sustainable features or practices. In summary, Design Within Reach emphasizes environmentally friendly features in their furniture with various product certifications; however these claims lack third-party verification. Hay does not make any self-claimed sustainability benefits or specify product certifications. These differences highlight varying approaches to sustainability between the two retailers.