Over the past several years, Steelcase has taken meaningful, measurable steps to reduce the environmental impact of its seating portfolio while accelerating its path toward net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Through carbon transparency, recycled material innovation, remanufacturing, and circular design, the company continues to transform what it makes and how it makes it. That commitment is evident at every scale, from broad portfolio initiatives to the redesign of individual

Specification data should never be a language barrier. That is why Steelcase has launched its product portal on ecomedes in Spanish, giving architects, designers, and specifiers a fully localized way to find certified, compliant Steelcase products. The Spanish language portal mirrors the full Steelcase experience on ecomedes: searchable product data, certification details, and the same reliable specification information teams already depend on, now accessible in Spanish from

For architects, interior designers, and project teams who specify contract furniture, finding reliable sustainability data has never been fast or easy. Certifications live in different places. EPDs require digging. LEED credit analysis can take a consultant hours. That changes today for anyone working with Hightower. Hightower has launched a dedicated portal on ecomedes, now live at hightower.ecomedes.com. It is free to use and gives anyone working with Hightower products ins

When a casegoods collection celebrates 25 years on the market and keeps earning new sustainability certifications, that's not luck, that's a manufacturer with its priorities straight. This month, we're spotlighting WaveWorks by National, a brand of Kimball International, as our #ManufacturerMVP. About Kimball International Kimball International has been advancing sustainability practices since 1963, long before green building was an industry conversation. Today, that legacy i

In the world of contract furniture, few brands carry the combination of longevity, innovation, and genuine sustainability commitment that KI does. This month, Ecomedes is proud to spotlight KI Furniture as our #ManufacturerMVP — and to feature their Toggle Height-Adjustable Tables as a standout example of how well-designed, responsibly made products support both the people who use them and the planet they inhabit. About KI KI is a 100% employee-owned contract furniture manufa

Our #ManufacturerMVP for March 2026 is Integra Seating —read more below about how they're advancing material health and circular design through the Odyssey Collection! Advancing Transparency and Circular Design: The Odyssey Collection Integra Seating continues to expand its commitment to performance-driven furniture solutions with the Odyssey Collection — a collection designed to meet rigorous durability standards while advancing material health and sustainability transparen

Our #ManufacturerMVP for February 2026 is Kimball International - read more below about how they're driving sustainability and zero waste design through Alterna by Kimball International! Kimball International has long championed sustainability, operating under a philosophy of reuse, repair, recycling, and remanufacturing. With science-based targets, 100% renewable energy, and waste reduction initiatives, Kimball International continues to advance environmental stewardship. Th

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