The following links may be helpful in helping you understand why buying remanufactured office furniture (refurbished office furniture), previously owned office furniture (used office furniture) has a positive effect on the environment.
Why Re-use and Recycle: http://www.RiseFurniture.com/Why-Re-Use-and-Recycle.html
Recycled Furniture Content: http://www.RiseFurniture.com/Recycled-Furniture-Content.html
Conserving Natrual Resources and $avings! http://www.risefurniture.com/Conserving-Natrual.html
RiseFurniture.com is committed to proving products that are environmentally friendly. Our focus is to re-use as much of what comes into our facilities as possible. Recycling is also a top priority but our preference it to re-use whatever we can in an 'as is' state as this is the friendliest option when it comes to the environment (recycling still requires huge amounts of energy where re-using does not). Our re-use program includes everything from cardboard to metal to paint. We are always looking new innovative ways to improve our processes the help our environment.

According to Greenguard Environmental Institute, choosing low emitting products can significantly reduce the level of potentially irritating contaminates in the indoor environment. RiseFurniture.com uses Greenguard certified laminates helping you achieve a safer, cleaner office environment. And because we care about the environment, we use Victor refabricated fabrics whenever possible. Our commitment to the environment shows in all the work we do reusing furniture and making it new again.