While the "reduce, reuse, recycle" approach to the environment has slowed the consumption of natural resources, it's not enough. What's needed, say environmental experts, is sustainability--i.e., meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It's an ambitious goal, but some companies are making headway. One such company is Herman Miller, with our 'cradle-to-cradle' approach to the design process we are re-defining what is meant by sustainable furniture products.
The material approach to design also plays a major role in what impact we, as a manufacturer of products, make on the environment around us. The use of truly sustainable materials and processes are key to the longevity of any item designed to have continuity. The use of approved and sustainable timber sources as well as the embracing of new processes to eradicate solvent use all point the way to Herman Miller's regard for our natural environment.
