The Greening of ISC International
When customers use our desktop messaging services, they’re doing something good for the environment. By sending and receiving messages electronically, they eliminate the need to print, store and dispose of paper messaging records.
We’re proud of the role we play every day in helping customers achieve their sustainability goals. And now, we’re pleased to announce the completion of our eco-friendly office redesign! We’ve worked hard to create a workspace that’s both environmentally sensitive and beautiful.
ISC International Office
For our offices and conference room, we purchased GREENGUARD certified chairs from Haworth, Herman Miller and Knoll. Our workstations from Knoll are virtually VOC-free. We also incorporated faux leather couches which look and feel as great as real leather, but contain no tanning compounds.
Under foot, we installed porcelain tile from Ann Sacks and natural fiber, wool-based Karastan carpet. It’s durable and strong but emits little to no volatile organic compounds, or VOCs. VOCs - chemicals widely used as ingredients in paint, building materials, furnishings and office equipment - can cause headaches, nausea and respiratory irritation. Fortunately, these days it’s easy to find low-VOC flooring products; formaldehyde-free bamboo, cork and hardwood flooring can be laid without the use of solvent-based adhesives.
Main Hallway at ISC International
One of the simplest yet most effective ways to create a healthier work environment is by using low- or no-VOC paint. All the major manufacturers are now offering low-emission, durable paints. We used Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore low- and no-VOC products.
In the end, our employees were able to move into their new offices without experiencing any of the “sick building syndrome” side effects that might have accompanied a traditional remodel. And, thanks to the vision of our designer, Karen Meister, ASID, we were able to create a healthy workplace without sacrificing style.
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