The plastic on the Fern ergonomic chair from Haworth is something special. It’s now a fully closed loop, meaning any plastic remaining during Fern’s production is put directly back into new chairs—not a bit of waste leftover.

This process of a true “closed loop” is a first in the furniture industry. It marks progress towards Haworth’s circular economy and net zero goals.

Haworth partnered with Royal Technologies and PADNOS for this milestone.

Royal Technologies is a custom thermoplastic molding manufacturer and PADNOS is a 4th generation company known for transforming paper, plastic, metal, and other scraps into reusable resources.

“We were able to move from a process deemed not possible to a true closed-loop breakthrough with incredible teamwork from Royal Technologies and PADNOS,” said Katie Chapman, Haworth Senior Sustainability Engineer.

Fern is inspired by the natural flexibility of a fern frond. The chair moves with you thanks to its Wave Suspension System. This ergonomic chair mimics the human spine and evenly distributes weight to relieve pressure.

There is a myriad of options for customizing Fern, including seat height, optional 4D arms, lumbar support, optional forward tilt capabilities, tilt tension, colorways, headrest choices, and more.

Fern is built to order and made in the USA in Bruce, Mississippi.

Catch Haworth at NeoCon at the Riverfront Plaza, in the MART lobby, in their showroom in Suite 312, or in their new DesignLab in Suite 399.

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