Green Statement

At Clear Design we take the topic of ecologic responsibility very seriously. Sustainability is built into everything we do. From how we design and manufacture to how we choose our partners, every product starts with a focus on material efficiency, recyclability, smart packaging, and long-term impact. Here is a brief breakdown of the areas we focus on when analyzing the sustainability of all the products we sell. These practices help ensure better outcomes for your projects and the planet.

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about the materials that make up our products.

Laminate

Laminates Used for Desktop Surfaces

  • Design - Shapes optimized for use/transportation/install
  • Manufacturing - Vertically integrated organization for clean/streamlined operation
  • Location - Migrating operations from China to Mexico to bring materials closer to our customers/speed up lead times/boost sustainability efforts
  • Packaging - 100% recyclable cardboard
  • Certifications - SCS Indoor Advantage Gold, ISO 9001, Member BIFMA, Rainforest Alliance

Steel

Used for Majority fo Benching and Desk Systems

  • Design - All shapes optimized for minimal material use/minimal weight
  • Manufacturing - 95% Recycled 12 Gauge steel with powder coat finish - 98% recyclable post-consumer. Solar Power used in several facilities to run machinery.
  • Location - Currently in Taiwan and China, but very close to migrating over operations to Mexico. The move will save on fuel, travel time, lead time, development costs, and helps boost sustainability efforts.
  • Packaging - 100% recyclable cardboard
  • Certifications - CARB Phase 2 Level (storage solutions), ISO 14062 (training tables)

Aluminum

Used for Bracket Systems and Monitor Arm

  • Design - Shape, and forms considered for optimization of materials/weight/packaging/shipping
  • Manufacturing - Vertically integrated facilities who take products from raw material to finished product all under 1 roof (saving fuel, time, expense)
  • Location - Recently found a domestic source for all Aluminum extrusion. Working towards migrating all of our international extrusions to a facility near Ft. Worth.
  • Packaging - 100% recycled cardboard
  • Certifications - LEAN Mtg certified and JIT warehousing

Electronics

Used to Bring Power from the Wall to the Desktop

  • Design - We work with industry recognized leaders to develop appropriate products for our customers. All variables are considered to ensure that the products we sell meet our high standards of material, design efficiency, packaging efficiency, and costs are met.
  • Manufacturing - The factories we use are entirely vertically integrated so that all production and assembly is handled under “one roof”. This streamline Mtg process reduces greenhouse emissions and saves cost which we pass onto our customers.
  • Location - Our vendors manufacture their products in the US, Mexico, and China (although there has been a noticeable trend lately away from China).
  • Packaging - 100% recycled cardboard
  • Certification - UL certification for all products, Conflict-free Minerals Policy

Dividers

Used as Divisions between Desks and In Spaces

  • Design - All shapes/materials chosen to optimize space and minimize weight
  • Manufacturing -
    1. PET - 50% post-consumer plastic (plastic bottles) 100% recyclable
    2. Fabric - Fiberglass board wrapped in fabric - ultra lightweight solution for fabric dividers (saves fuel, saves time, and saves cost).
  • Location - PET material is made in Korea, Fabric dividers made in USA and Mexico
  • Packaging - 100% recyclable cardboard
  • Certifications - OEKO-Tex 100, Certified Recycled Content, CAL 65, CAL 117-2013

Sustainability and Clear Design

At Clear Design, sustainability starts with intent. Our Director of Product Design, an experienced industrial designer with a background in sustainability, leads with a "less is more" philosophy that prioritizes material efficiency and thoughtful simplicity.
We consider every stage of a product’s lifecycle: where it is made, how it is packaged, how close it is to the end user, how it will be used, and how it can be responsibly disposed of or recycled. Our goal is reduction across the board. Less waste. Fewer resources. Smarter solutions.
This approach shapes every product we create. As our offering continues to grow, we remain committed to high standards for ecological responsibility and sustainable design.
For more information on specific materials or vendors, we are happy to share details.

Extended Product Responsibility

Clear Design is committed to promoting sustainable practices beyond the point of purchase through our Extended Product Responsibility Program. We encourage our dealer partners to recommend responsible decommissioning options to their clients in order to reduce the volume of usable commercial furniture sent to landfills.
Across the country, there are organizations dedicated to giving office furniture and equipment a second life. Below are Clear Design’s recommended partners for responsible decommissioning. These resources help support sustainability efforts while positively impacting local communities.

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