Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Chairs - Environmental Product Summary - Manual (Page 2)

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Environmental Product Summary
Eames ® Aluminum Group Chairs
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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
to minimize their operations’ environmental impacts,
but require they assist us in decreasing our facilities’
negative environmental effects, as well.
LEED
Eames Aluminum Group chairs may contribute to
LEED credits due to its returnable/reusable packaging,
durability, pre-consumer recycled content, and post-
consumer content. Depending on location, the chairs
also may contribute to a LEED Regional Materials credit.
Please refer to http://hermanmiller.com/ecoScore-
card 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.
• Die-cast aluminum components are typically made
from more than 95-percent recycled material and
are 100 percent recyclable.
• Steel components contain approximately 35 percent
recycled content and are 100 percent recyclable.
• Most metal components have a powder-coat paint
finish that emits negligible volatile organic compounds
(VOCs).
• Plastic components are identified with an ASTM
recycling code whenever possible, to aid in returning
these materials to the recycling stream.
• Textiles used in Herman Miller products can be made
from natural or synthetic fibers. Several textiles are
available with 100-percent recycled content.
• Foam and textile materials are part of an open-loop
system and can be recycled into everything from
automotive components to carpet padding at the
end of their current life.
• Returnable Packaging—Packaging materials include
corrugated cardboard and a polyethylene plastic bag.
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
• Easy assembly for cost-efficiency and quick parts
replacement.
• Easy disassembly for recyclability.
• Designed for durability, an important environmental
criterion.
• Backed by Herman Miller’s 12-year, 24/7 warranty.
Indoor Air Quality
Eames Aluminum Group chairs are 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
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