Herman Miller Envelop Desk - Environmental Product Summary - Manual (Page 2)

Herman Miller complies with the Federal Trade commission’s Part 260
Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims.
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
to minimize their operations’ environmental impacts,
but require they assist us in decreasing our facilities’
negative environmental effects, as well.
LEED
Herman Miller’s Envelop desk may contribute to
LEED credits due to its returnable/reusable packaging,
durability, pre-consumer recycled content, and post-
consumer recycled content. Depending on location,
Herman Miller’s Envelop desk 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.
• 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.
• 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, polystyrene foam,
and a polyethylene plastic bag. The 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.
Manufacturing Process
• ISO—The GreenHouse is within the scope of
Herman Miller’s ISO 14001 certified environmental
management system.
• Worker Health and Safety—Herman Miller strives to
meet or exceed OHSA standards. The GreenHouse
is within the scope of Herman Miller’s OHSAS 18001
certified safety management system.
Product Performance
• Designed for minimal material use, reduced energy
requirements, easy reconfiguration, and durability.
• Backed by Herman Miller’s 12-year, 24/7 warranty.
Indoor Air Quality
Envelop is GREENGUARD ® certified as a low-emitting
product that meets current indoor air quality standards.
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TM Thrive and Envelop are among the trademarks of Herman Miller, Inc.
Cradle to Cradle Certified CM is a certification mark licensed by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute.
® GREENGUARD is a registered trademark of the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute.
© 2012 Herman Miller, Inc., Zeeland, Michigan
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