Better World
Stewardship of the environment has long been a core value for Herman Miller, but we are at a pivotal moment in the climate crisis. We believe in managing our resources responsibly to preserve Earth's. Each measurable action adds up to the big changes we need.
Ocean-bound plastic
Our work with NextWave Plastics is helping create a global network of ocean-bound plastic supply chains.
Better World
We’re tracking our progress towards a better world, striving to take less and give back more.
Reconsidered, reduced, recycled
In 2019, Herman Miller set a goal of reducing single-use plastics in packaging globally by 30%. For example, we've made multiple switches to paper-based or corrugated material that is easy to recycle. And we've reduced and incorporated content in the polybags and stretch wrap (plastic that protects products during shipment).
Cleaner, safer chemistry
The increasingly clear connection between sustainability, safe chemistry and better employee health and well-being is one reason we developed a Herman Miller Restricted List of Chemicals. This list is based on voluntary building standards, product certifications and applicable regulations. We are focused on avoiding chemicals of concern in our products.
A sweeter solution
In 1995, Herman Miller opened the GreenHouse. Large colonies of angry paper wasps moved in, and instead of reaching for pesticides, we brought in 600,000 bees in 12 beehives. These honey bees persuaded the wasps to move out and then cross-pollinated the surrounding fields, generating a lot of honey – which we give as gifts to our guests.
Watching like a hawk
A large and noisy group of approximately 200 seagulls nested on the roof of Portal Mill, our manufacturing facility in the UK, making a mess for our building's rainwater collection and operations, as well as posing a health and safety risk. So we brought in some muscle – Willow, the trained hawk – to convince the seagulls to relocate.