Herman Miller Swoop Lounge Furniture - Environmental Product Summary - Manual (Page 3)

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• Steel components contain approximately 35 percent
recycled content and are 100 percent recyclable.
• 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.
• No polyvinyl chloride (PVC) used.
• 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—Swoop’s 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
• ISO—Swoop is manufactured in West Michigan at an
ISO 14001-certified site.
• Worker Health and Safety—Herman Miller strives
to meet or exceed OSHA standards. Swoop is
manufactured at an OHSAS 18001-certified site.
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RECYCLED CONTENT 10%
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RECYCLED CONTENT 1%
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RECYCLED CONTENT 14%
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RECYCLED CONTENT 3%
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RECYCLED CONTENT 2%
PRE-CONSUMER
RECYCLED CONTENT 73%
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RECYCLED CONTENT 21%
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RECYCLED CONTENT 4%