This isn't about turning everything green in your office. If you are unsure about the universal word 'green;’ it is about focusing your attention on sustainability and the preservation of the environment. When you 'green your office', it indicates that you have an understanding of global warming, the greenhouse effect, and how pollution is detrimental to our land and water; acknowledging these, proves your social responsibility in the workplace. 

Going green is not only a great way to save green, (like trees, grass, plants, many vegetables, and possibly a lot of money), but also a means to give back what has been taken from the earth. Therefore, the concept of ‘green your office’ is to strive for sustainability; where even the furniture in the office has no negative environmental impact, as a result of its existence. Everything in your office (or workplace) may not be 100 % sustainable, but here is a list of eco-friendly items – equipment, fixtures, and furniture – to consider when redesigning your office space and doing your part for our planet. 

Furniture 

• Ergonomically designed chairs are important for long hours of sitting.
• Make recycling easy by adding desk-side recycling bins.
• Minimal design Wall Desks from BOTANIST™ can help eliminate the clutter and create more space in your office than you've ever imagined.
• BOTANIST™ Tables, recycled from aluminum; making them light-weight and easy to move.
• Energy- efficient lighting will save you money and use plants as natural air filters.

Equipment

• Computer Considerations:  Laptops consume five times less energy than desktop PCs.
• Printers: Some brands, like Hewlett Packard (HP), utilize recycled parts in their newest models; and Nokia, along with other companies, are introducing greener printers.
• Fax machines are unnecessary. You can use a fax software program and save paper. 
• Copiers: Look for energy-saving models, which will shut down the machine when not in use.

With environment-friendly products present in your office it is clear that you care about the planet, your employees, and the next generation, for that matter. 

For more on greening your office decor, contact us.

Increased collaboration and focus on large-scale ideas can support productivity and lead to additional opportunities for employee training. Such positivity can support not only the company's reputation, but also lead to improved employee attitudes and create a cycle of positive interactions within the community at large. This 'virtuous cycle' can benefit the environment through eco-friendly modifications, as well as aid in the creation of a highly productive business environment. Green companies often report a high number of qualified applicants for open positions, and improved employee performance by up to 16% from companies that have not voluntarily 'gone green.'

For additional ideas, or more information on any of the pieces discussed here, please contact us. We would be happy to discuss some of the recent, eco-friendly solutions we've developed for spaces like the Ross Perot Museum of Science and Nature in Dallas, TX.

If you’re used to the idea that anything eco-friendly has to be drab and boring, we intend to explode that myth today. Powder coating allows us to paint any of our metal products in just about any color you want, and still be friendly to the environment.

Powder coating is socially responsible and environmentally sustainable because it is applied to metal as a dry paint. An electrostatic charge binds the powder to the metal until the product enters the manufacturing oven, where it is heated to fuse the paint to the metal.  The powder does not include any solvents, which are the main ingredient in paint that is harmful to the environment. The presence of solvents also raises the risk of fire in the manufacturing process.

Powder coating is an environmentally-friendly process for a number of other reasons as well:

• There are no volatile organic compounds.
• Excess powder can easily be captured and recycled during the coating process.
• There is no need for a drying period, so the manufacturing process takes less time.
• Powder is safer for employees because there are fewer hazardous chemicals involved and powder washes off easily.
• Powders “cure” (bond with the metal) at lower temperatures, which saves on energy consumption.
• There is less waste in the coating process.

Powder coating has been used in a wide variety of manufacturing processes for over 30 years now, for everything from display racks to exercise equipment, automobiles to patio furniture, in every color under the sun. As you can see from our color chart, we offer a number of bright, pleasing colors, and you can easily order custom colors as well.

So whatever perfect color you have in mind, powder coating can bring that vision to reality. Contact us today to learn more.

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Sharpened pencils. Gaming monitors. Docking stations. Mac books and more. That’s right, it’s August –Back-to-School Month. Parents wait with bated breath. Children shriek in horror… where did the summer go?

This is it! One final trip to the beach. A mad dash for school supplies and clothes that fit. Packing college-bounds for their new home away from home.

We couldn’t think of a better time to launch the Orange22 Back to School Design Contest, where you can share original photos, drawings and sketches of modern work stations, study corners or rooms, and home offices featuring furniture from our Minimal Collection.

Throughout the month, as designs come in, they will be featured on the Orange22 blog and social media pages including Pinterest and Houzz. Readers will help us decide a winner by commenting on their favs.

In September, a winner will be crowned and will receive a Set of Two Minimal Stacking Stools from the Orange22 Minimal Collection.

Intrigued? Exxxcellent!

Submit Your Design Ideas Here.

Contest Rules

• Must be 18 years old or older to participate.
• Submissions must feature at least one product from Orange22’s Minimal Collection in your photo, drawing or sketch.
• All photos, drawings and sketches must be posted to your blog first, then submitted using this form by 5:00 p.m. PST on Friday, August 30, 2013.

Check out this new video of the custom Botanist™ Seating installation at the new Ross Perot Museum in Dallas Texas. 

BOTANIST™ by Orange22 | Custom Seating Program for Ross Perot Museum of Nature and Science from dario Antonioni on Vimeo.

The Botanist™ seating rang consists of tables and benches made from recycled aluminum. Adaptable to high traffic environments including museums, airports, universities, libraries, office lobbies, outdoor parks, retail interiors, hospitals and many others. Choose from an endless array of custom colors and the ability to specify your own graphics and surface treatments from logos to unique statements. For more information visit: www.botanistsereies.com

The ultimate blog on all things cool featues Minimal Float Desk. Read the full posting here and spread the love by telling and srahing with your freinds. 

Orange22 grants Baresque an exclusive license to expands its Botanist™ brand into Australia and New Zealand.

“It is very exciting to be able to bring the highly acclaimed Botanist collection to Australia. We are also proud to manufacture the products, designed by world renowned designers, right here in Australia. Included within our newly launched Baresque Studio Collection, Botanist is an extension of our inspiring and innovative furniture solutions.” - Angus Blaiklock, Executive Director of Baresque.