Sustainability

By incorporating environmental mindfulness into every design decision, we are committed to crafting products that meet rigorous environmental standards.

We research and choose materials that can be produced on a large scale, but with care to minimize waste and harmful chemicals, building products that create unique, unforgettable workspaces and inspire wellbeing. From materials to packaging, we’re committed to using innovative design to work toward a healthier world.

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Tested for Chemical Pollutants & Exposure

Our custom glass writing boards, custom mobile panels and glass screens are certified by UL’s GREENGUARD Certification program. That means they’re scientifically tested to meet rigorous emissions standards for chemical exposure and pollutants, such as volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Only low-emitting products receive the certification.*

The UL GREENGUARD Gold Certification is recognized in many green building rating systems and is a compelling designation for architects and designers looking to use UL GREENGUARD Gold Certified products for their projects.

Every good design starts with good materials.

For each ingredient that goes into an Arden Studio product, we consider its beauty, durability and sustainability. We believe that thoughtfully selecting our materials will lead to better quality glass boards, panels and screens, which will inspire healthier, more creative workspaces.

Water-based Paints

Water beats oil: Water-based paints provide enduring color retention and generate less odor than oil-based paints. Plus, they off-gas far less fumes (VOCs) because they don’t need an organic solvent. Choose your colors with confidence: All custom-made Arden Studio glass boards and mobile panels use beautiful, deeply saturated water-based paints that are designed not to fade over time.

Cradle-to-Cradle™ Certified Glass

We’re proud that all our custom glass boards and custom mobile panels use Starphire Ultra-Clear® glass. And not just because of its stunning clarity: Starphire Ultra-Clear is a Cradle to Cradle Certified product. To receive this esteemed, globally recognized certification, products are assessed for environmental and social performance across five critical sustainability categories: material health, material reuse, renewable energy and carbon management, water stewardship, and social fairness.

100% Recycled PET Acoustic Felt

Sound-dampening material that speaks volumes: Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), one of the most common plastics on earth, is usually recognizable as a water bottle. To give this ubiquitous and non-biodegradable material a second life, we use durable and easy-to-clean acoustic felt, made entirely from recycled PET, on our mobile panels.

Plastic bottle illustrating the steps it takes to transform water bottles to PET acoustic felt.

social responsibility

We have an ethical responsibility to ensure human wellbeing at every stage of our supply chain.

Our suppliers must comply with our Supplier Code of Conduct, in addition to all applicable laws and regulations, including those relating to human rights, working conditions and safety.

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Green Dot

We’ve got the green dot: This means Arden Studio has made a financial contribution to ensure that recyclable packaging materials are actually recovered and recycled.

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Sustainable Packaging

Our paper-based packaging is made using mostly recycled corrugate, printed with soy- or water-based inks. We’ve eliminated the use of plastic tape and packaging foam, and are working on minimizing all other plastics.

Community

Think globally, act locally: Our team gives back to the communities where we live and work. Some examples of charitable and community outreach initiatives include City of Hope, Kids in Need Foundation, Design Industries Foundation Fighting Aids (DIFFA) and IIDA Illinois Chapter.