Sustainability and Circularity

Choosing sustainable products has never been more important, and more and more employers are consciously focusing on greater sustainability within their own companies. We at workstatt are keen to support this trend and have therefore long been selecting our products based on their commitments to sustainability and circularity.

Steelcase Leap V2 in lichtdurchflutetem Büro
Our most sustainable furniture

The Ahrend Remode: our No. 1

The Ahrend Remode is by far the most sustainable product in our range and a prime example of how a good ecological footprint doesn't have to mean compromising on quality. The Remode features a first-class ergonomic base combined with a comprehensive commitment to sustainability in every aspect of its design.

Over 50% recycled
Almost 80% of plastic is recycled, the majority of which is made from waste from the world's oceans.
Fully modular
Each part of the Remode can be removed, serviced, cleaned, or replaced separately. If a defect occurs, only one part needs to be replaced.
Cradle to Cradle certified
Remode has multiple certifications, but the C2C certification stands out in particular. This is one of the highest sustainability awards worldwide.
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What exactly is the difference?

Sustainability vs. Circularity

Everyone knows the term sustainability these days, but what exactly do we mean by it and what is circularity again?

It's not that complicated. Sustainability ultimately aims to meet the needs of current generations without compromising the quality of life of future generations, and above all, it takes ecological aspects into account.

Circularity is a concrete concept for implementing sustainability. It focuses on reuse and a closed resource cycle. This means that products are designed so that the individual components can be reused directly at the end of the product's life cycle.

Cradle to Cradle certification
A C2C certification is one of the highest accolades a piece of furniture can receive in terms of sustainability. It's worth looking for products with this seal.
Find out about manufacturers
It can be worthwhile to take a closer look at the furniture manufacturer. Manufacturers like Steelcase, for example, offer recycling for many of their chairs.
A good example of circularity
First-class ecological balance

Our most sustainable products

There are many ways to create sustainable furniture. Through a particularly long service life through high-quality workmanship or circularity, through low-emission production, or through the use of recycled materials. Here you'll find an overview of the various strategies our manufacturers use to increase the sustainability of their products.

Bene EQUO
Bene EQUO Bürostuhl von vorne links

With the EQUO office chair, Bene relies on a completely new concept: a fully modular office chair. This means that every part can be easily disassembled, cleaned, and replaced at home if necessary. This significantly reduces material consumption and wear and tear.

In addition, the EQUO relies on 100% European materials.

Steelcase office chairs
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Steelcase stands out with its particularly high-quality workmanship in all of its office chairs, which in turn ensures a significantly longer service life compared to the competition.

Steelcase has also been emission-free since 2020, holds the EU Ecolabel, and enables many of its office chairs to be reintegrated into the product cycle.

USM Haller sideboard
USM SIdeboard L (geschlossen) in | Weiß / Vier Klapptüren

USM Haller furniture exists in a closed-loop system, and the various individual parts can be easily reused at the end of their service life.

USM Haller is also the first company in Europe to receive Greenguard certification.

Vitra Physix
Vitra Physix Bürostuhl in schwarz

The Vitra Physix is ​​a particularly sustainable piece of furniture thanks to its high recycled content. It is made from 55% recycled materials and is 98% recyclable.

The high quality of the material also guarantees a long service life, making the chair economically sustainable.

System 180 DT Line
System 180 DT-Line Table T4-1 in schwarzem Design | Schwarz / Oberfläche schwarz

System 180 uses exclusively green electricity for the production of its furniture at its Berlin location, 20% of which is covered by the company's own solar panels. This makes System 180 one of the most sustainable companies in Europe.

In addition, the packaging of all furniture is made from recycled material.

Carpets from Object Carpet
System 180 workshop mit Object Carpet Teppich

The yarn for Object Carpet's rugs is made from 100% recycled plastic. Combined with the low-waste production process, this makes the rugs a product with an excellent environmental footprint.

Object Carpet has also been investing heavily in the development of circular furnishing programs for years.

A good path into the future

Why circularity is important

The threat to our planet posed by the degradation of natural systems is acute and existential. Resource depletion, fossil fuels, and littering are the driving forces behind this threat. Circularity comes in precisely here. By reusing materials and components, emissions are reduced, unnecessary waste is avoided, and the amount of resources required is dramatically reduced.

But circularity also has very concrete economic advantages. Products from and in a circular economy are significantly more cost-effective because they only undergo part of the usual production cycle and save massive amounts of material. This is further enhanced when the manufacturer offers the refurbishment of specific individual products, as in the case of Steelcase.

The image a company presents of itself has never been more important than in the age of information and social media. A concrete commitment to circularity has the potential to not only increase external perception of your company but also improve the working atmosphere within it. Programs that support sustainability also increase employee satisfaction.

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Sustainability in your own company

How can my company become more sustainable?

Many people are asking this question right now, and workstatt is happy to help. Here we've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions from our customers and provided concise answers.

The most frequently asked questions:
What brings me more sustainability?

Sustainability isn't just good for the planet and our future. The enormous attention this topic is currently receiving, and rightly so, also influences purchasing and hiring decisions. Whether a customer or potential employee chooses your company can be positively influenced by an active commitment to more ecological business practices.

How difficult is a changeover?

Many people hesitate to make the decision to increase sustainability in their company. However, you don't have to start with a massive change, since even small steps are worthwhile. For example, switching from fossil fuels to green electricity or gradually investing in sustainable furniture with the option of recycling it back into the product cycle. If you need specific support in this area, please feel free to contact us for advice!

What benefits do I get from consulting?

In a consultation with one of our experts, we'll examine the sustainability challenges facing your company and identify solutions for how you can achieve greater sustainability and productivity through optimizing workspaces. Your wishes and needs are, of course, our top priority, and we'll advise you in detail every step of the way.

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