Eco-friendly ergonomic chairs are comfortable, attractive, and unquestionably at the forefront of cool. No need to sacrifice comfort while working in order to be a part of the green movement. Anyone spending hours at a time at a desk or computer workstation knows the importance of a comfortable, supportive chair.
These practical office chairs are worth the investment many times over. It’s not a splurge for a high quality chair, it’s a necessity. Ergonomic office seating is surely one of the most important items to include in creating a great work space.
By choosing an eco-friendly ergo chair that’s made from recycled components and/or manufactured using renewable energy you’ll reduce fatigue while making a better choice for the planet.
Here are our top choices:
Haworth’s Zody -It’s so comfortable, it’s like being cradled in a hammock. These premier ergo task chairs are made with more than 50% recycled content and assembled using 100% renewable wind energy. It’s the first task chair to be certified as a Cradle to Cradle Gold product by MBDC. The Zody is also Greenguard certified. The independent, asymmetrical lumbar support system offers custom adjustability. The armrests can be raised and lowered as well as shifted further from or closer to your body. It’s even been endorsed by the American Physical Therapy Association. The Zody blends functionality, performance and style from any point of view. If you want to know more you can find it here.
Steelcase ThinkÆ chair’s beautiful jewel-toned fabrics are a pleasure to behold. This comfortable, streamlined, functional chair is easy to adjust for the perfect fit, so much so, it’s hard to get up. Yeah, it’s that good. The adjustable arm rests, back and seat “flexors” that support upper body movement and the reclining mechanism under the seat allow for a uniquely smooth transition from an upright position to reclining. A simple yet distinctive lever system allows full customization to your favorite position. It’s a great choice for the big and tall; this Steelcase was tested for a capacity of 300lbs. This well-designed office chair is made with up to 44% recycled content and is Greenguard Indoor Air Quality Certified and is Gold Cradle to Cradleô Product Certified from MBDC .
Additional tip for greening your home office: Utilizing an online data backup service reduces paper consumption, and every little bit helps.
Author Denise Zangoglia is a home office expert.
