4.8 for point eight - Environment 

During 4.8 four point eight development process we considered environmental impacts of our decisions at every stage of the product’s lifecycle.  

Life Cycle Assessment

The 4.8 four point eight is manufactured in Rosenheim, Germany, by Steelcase.  Thanks to the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) method, Steelcase can quantify the product’s environmental impacts to set the stage for further improvements. This method, based on ISO 14044, is selected by the European Union for environmental evaluation. It allows us to measure the environmental impact of our products throughout their lifecycle.

4.8 four point eight Life Cycle

Materials
11% recycled content by weight. 90% recycled cardboard and 30% recycled LDPE fi lm (Low Density Polyethylene) in packaging. Water-based inks without solvent on packaging.      

Production
ISO 14001/ EMAS certifi cation of the Rosenheim site (Germany). Water-based glue for edge banding. Powder coat painting: VOC-free and free of heavy metals.     

Transport
Manufactured close to customers, in Europe. Minimised packaging weight and volume to improve fi lling rates and save energy for shipping.      

Use
Designed for a long product life. Replaceable parts. Maintenance information available on Steelcase.com.

End of life
Up to 98% recyclable by weight. 100% recyclable cardboard and LDPE fi lm for packaging. Plastics parts clearly labelled for easy sorting and effective recycling. 40% of EPP corners used for packaging are re-used.

4.8 four point eight Environmental Certifications

With 4.8 four point eight we can provide three Product Environmental Profiles (PEP), an environmental declaration according to the objectives of ISO 14021.

4.8 four point eight complies with the German environmental certification “Blauer Engel ”.

The wooden components of 4.8 four point eight are labelled with PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification).

The particle boards comply with the low emission “E1 Standard” (EN13986).