Sustainable Design
An important part of responsible product design lies in material selection. Choosing the right raw materials – rapidly renewable materials, that is – positively impacts the environment. Whenever possible, we use materials made with a high percentage of recycled content, as well as such renewable materials as wheat board, soy board, sunflower board, linoleum, cork, rubberwood, soy-blend foams and more.
By introducing more materials into recycling programs, KI has effectively reduced its waste stream. By focusing on emerging sustainable processes, we’ve been able to include foam, plastic purgings and fabrics in recycling programs. Following a ‘reduce, reuse and recycle’ design philosophy helps us lessen the impact on other natural resources as well – less water is used, there are fewer wastewater discharges, air emissions are controlled, and solid/hazardous waste is reduced.
Our video outlines how KI's Genius Walls incorporate sustainable design.