Co/struc, System – Herman Miller Co_Struc System - Product sheet User Manual

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Herman Miller complies with the Federal Trade commission’s Part 260

Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims.

to minimize their operations’ environmental impacts,
but require they assist us in decreasing our facilities’
negative environmental effects, as well.

LEED

The Co/Struc system may contribute to LEED credits
due to its returnable/reusable packaging, durability,
pre-consumer recycled content, and post-consumer
content. Depending on location, Co/Struc also may
contribute to a LEED Regional Materials credit. Please
refer to http://hermanmiller.com/ecoScorecard or
contact your Herman Miller representative for detailed
LEED information.

It’s important to note that no interior furnishings,

individually or collectively, can guarantee a

specific number of points for LEED certification.

Environmental Product Summary

Co/Struc

System

• Plastic components are identified with an ASTM

recycling code whenever possible, to aid in returning
these materials to the recycling stream.

• Wood, while not technically recyclable, can be

cycled back to the natural environment, such as
through composting. The wood content in our work
surfaces and storage unit substrates is comprised
of 100-percent reclaimed wood, as certified by the
Composite Panel Associations EPP. This wood
content is made primarily of sawdust generated by
other wood process operations. Additionally, wood
waste from our operations can be burned in our
energy center, which generates steam that we use in
our operations facilities.

• Returnable/Recyclable Packaging—Packaging

materials include corrugated cardboard, molded
pulp, and expanded polystyrene foam. These materials
are part of a closed-loop recycling system, meaning
they can be recycled repeatedly.

– Whenever possible, shipments between

Herman Miller and its suppliers include the use
of pallets and other returnable packaging to
minimize waste.

– On large North American orders, disposable

packaging can be replaced with reusable
shipping blankets.

Manufacturing Process

• Worker Health and Safety—Herman Miller strives

to meet or exceed OSHA standards.

Product Performance

• Designed for minimal material use, reduced energy

requirements, easy reconfiguration, and durability.

• Backed by Herman Miller’s 12-year, 24/7 parts and

labor warranty.

Indoor Air Quality

The Co/Struc system is GREENGUARD

certified as

a low-emitting product that meets current indoor air
quality standards.

Corporate Environmental Policy

For more information on Herman Miller’s Corporate
Environmental Policy and other environmental
efforts, visit the “Environmental Advocacy” section of
HermanMiller.com.

Supplier Support

At Herman Miller, we are committed to working closely
with our suppliers to reduce our collective impact on
the environment. We not only encourage our suppliers

® Y and , Action Office and Co/Struc are among the registered trademarks

of Herman Miller, Inc.

® GREENGUARD is a registered trademark of the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute.