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How Alterna by Kimball International Powers Zero Waste Design | #ManufacturerMVP

  • Writer: Kamya Sud
    Kamya Sud
  • Feb 9
  • 2 min read

Updated: Feb 11

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. Their TRUE Zero Waste certification across multiple facilities reflects this commitment.



Alterna: Designed for Modern Healthcare

Alterna supports evolving healthcare needs with durable, flexible, and modular solutions across the facility—from public zones to clinical and workspace areas. Its broad finishes and materials make it easy to specify for new construction or renovations.


What Makes Alterna Special:

  • 100% Reconfigurable: Components can be disassembled, reused, or reconfigured.

  • Durability Meets Sustainability: Long-lasting materials like high-pressure laminate and solid surfaces handle clinical use.


Sustainability Highlights:

  • Mindful Materials CMF: Human Health, Social Health & Equity, Ecosystem Health & Circularity

  • Certifications: BIFMA LEVEL® 1, BIFMA Compliant, SCS Indoor Advantage Gold, CDPH

  • Circularity: 58% Pre-Consumer, 2% Post-Consumer, 39% Recyclable + Take-Back Program


Zero Waste Facilities: Turning Promise Into Practice

Kimball International’s facilities in Salem, IN, Santa Claus, IN, and Danville, KY are certified Zero Waste, reflecting their strategy of embedding sustainability into operations and scaling circularity in manufacturing.


Why This Matters for Designers & ESG Teams:

  • Leverage ecoChecker data for ESG reporting, LEED credits, and sustainability metrics.

  • Lifecycle Flexibility: Reconfigurable design reduces material waste and embodied carbon.

  • Transparency: Third-party verified data on recycled content, certifications, and lifecycle impact.


Alterna isn’t just a casework system - it’s a smart, sustainable strategy for modern organizations.


Explore the full specs and see how it aligns with ESG goals: https://kimballinternational.ecomedes.com/product/interwoven/Alterna-csgd

 
 
 

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