Herman Miller Canvas Office Landscape Group-Based - Environmental Product Summary - Manual (Page 2)

• 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.
• All veneers used are purchased from suppliers
practicing responsible forestry techniques.
– Approximately 60-80 percent of veneers are derived
from domestically grown woods, notably cherry.
–Responsibly harvested, rapidly renewable
bamboo work surface veneer is also available.
– All veneers are adhered to the substrate with
water-based glues to minimize air emissions.
• Plastic components are identified with an ASTM
recycling code whenever possible, to aid in returning
these materials to the recycling stream.
• Returnable Packaging—Canvas’ packaging materials
include corrugated cardboard 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
• Renewable Energy—Canvas private office is
manufactured in West Michigan using 100 percent
renewable energy via renewable energy credits and
a power purchase agreement.
• ISO—Canvas is manufactured in West Michigan at
an ISO 14001-certified site.
• Worker Health and Safety—Herman Miller strives
to meet or exceed OSHA standards. Canvas is
manufactured at an OHSAS 18001-certified site.
Product Performance
• Designed for minimal material use, reduced energy
requirements, easy reconfiguration, and durability.
• Backed by Herman Miller’s 12-year, 24/7 warranty.
Environmental Product Summary
Canvas Office Landscape ™ Group-Based
• Standing Screens–Markerboard or Tackboard—
75% recyclable
• Team Wall
Team Wall, Technology Module
Team Wall, Technology Module with Peninsula—
83-85% recyclable
Canvas group-based components are comprised of
approximately
21-percent to 82-percent recycled
materials. This figure breaks down as:
• Standing Screens—Markerboard or Tackboard—
4% post-consumer and 17-21% pre-consumer
• Team Wall
Team Wall, Technology Module
Team Wall, Technology Module with Peninsula—
2-9% post-consumer and 71-79% pre-consumer
Standing Screens–Markerboard or Tackboard
Team Wall
Team Wall, Technology Module
Team Wall, Technology Module with Peninsula
• Most Canvas group-based square-edged
laminate and veneer work surfaces may
be ordered as FSC
® certified products.
• Steel components contain approximately
35 percent recycled content and are 100
percent recyclable.
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Only the products that are identified as such on this document are FSC® certified.
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POST-CONSUMER
RECYCLED CONTENT 4%
PRE-CONSUMER
RECYCLED CONTENT 17-21%
POST-CONSUMER
RECYCLED CONTENT 2-9%
PRE-CONSUMER
RECYCLED CONTENT 71-79%