At Via Seating, we believe that truly great chairs are consciously built, with every detail thoughtfully designed for performance, longevity & environmental responsibility. From the initial concept to the end of a chair’s life cycle, sustainability is at the core of our process. We continuously work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, minimize water consumption & cut down on solid waste, ensuring that our impact on the environment remains as low as possible.
Our commitment extends to the materials we select, prioritizing environmentally responsible, non-toxic & safe components that meet the highest industry standards. We meticulously engineer each chair to provide exceptional comfort, durability & ergonomic support while upholding our promise to sustainable manufacturing. The result? Seating solutions that are not only safe & sustainable but also embody the quality, innovation & craftsmanship that define Via Seating.
Limited Water Usage
Water is one of our most valuable natural resources, and its conservation is especially critical in the high desert valley surrounding Sparks, Nevada—home to Via Seating’s manufacturing facility. Recognizing the importance of responsible water usage, we have taken proactive measures to minimize our consumption throughout our production process. By carefully evaluating every step of manufacturing, we have eliminated all water use beyond the precise amount needed to steam wrinkles out of our final upholstered products.
This strategic approach ensures that we uphold the highest standards of craftsmanship without unnecessary waste. By optimizing our processes & embracing innovative, water-conscious techniques, we actively contribute to the preservation of this vital resource, reinforcing our commitment to sustainable manufacturing & environmental stewardship.
Use of Recyclable Materials
We thoughtfully select materials that are highly recyclable by design, ensuring our products contribute to a more sustainable future. This includes components made entirely or primarily from aluminum, steel & polypropylene—all of which can be efficiently reclaimed & repurposed. Our commitment to recyclability extends beyond our chairs to our shipping materials, where we use corrugated cardboard & polyethylene bags to reduce waste while protecting our products in transit. By prioritizing these materials, we create seating solutions that are not only built to last but also designed with responsible end-of-life disposal in mind.
Safe Products
At Via Seating, we are dedicated to using materials that are safe for both the environment & the people who interact with our products every day. As part of our Design for the Environment (DfE) program, we rigorously assess our materials & manufacturing processes to identify & eliminate hazardous chemicals. This ongoing commitment ensures that our seating solutions meet the highest standards for health, safety & sustainability, providing peace of mind without compromising on quality or performance.
Hazardous chemicals we do not use in Via Seating products include:
Hazardous phthalates
Hexavalent chromium
Ozone depleting chemicals
PBDE fire retardants
Responsibly Made
DfE Lead Design →
All Via Seating products follow the Design for the Environment (DfE) design approach. During this process, all components are screened to identify and assess the human and ecosystem health impacts of chemicals of concern. We screen all product components to the ANSI/BIFMA e3-2019 Annex B- List of Chemicals of Concern and the California Proposition 65 List.
Vigorous Testing →
Our products are annually assessed by a 3rd party team of chemists & globally-recognized ISO 17025 accredited lab. They are rigorously tested for conformance to ANSI/BIFMA e3 standard credits 7.6.1, 7.6.2 and/or credit 7.6.3 as well as conference to low-emitting materials. Prior to product launch, every product is continuously developed testing its functionality & durability within Via Seating’s ISO 17025:2017 accredited lab.
Environmental Impact →
All Via Seating products are BIFMA LEVEL® certified. LEVEL® is an evaluation and certification system for environmentally-preferable and socially-responsible office furniture. 3rd party certification is achieved by conformance to a multi-attribute standard created by the Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer’s Association (BIFMA) that evaluates product impacts across categories including Materials, Energy, Human Health and Social Responsibility.
End of Life ↺
Via Seating provides accessible care guidelines designed to help maintain the quality, performance & appearance of every product throughout its life. When a product reaches the end of its useful life, Via also offers easy-to-follow disassembly instructions to support responsible disposal or recycling. These resources empower users to extend the longevity of their seating solutions while promoting sustainability.
