Our Commitment to Sustainability

At Conklin Office Furniture, sustainability is built into everything we do. From our daily operations to long-term community partnerships, we work to reduce our environmental footprint while boosting the local economy. Our initiatives focus on renewable energy, waste reduction, and advancing the circular economy.

As a leader in sustainable office furniture solutions in Massachusetts and New England, we provide businesses with eco-friendly choices that combine durability, style, and environmental responsibility.

Key Impact Areas

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Circular Economy

We extend the life of office furniture through reuse, remanufacturing, and recycling. By keeping valuable materials in circulation, we lower landfill waste and conserve natural resources.

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Social Equity & Inclusion

We promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within our workforce and partner with organizations that share our commitment to responsible business practices.

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Ecosystem & Climate Health

We actively cut carbon emissions and safeguard natural resources, creating long-term environmental benefits.

Powered by Renewable Energy

38% Hydro-Renewable Energy from Holyoke Gas & Electric
2,600 solar panels on our 300,000 sq. ft. facility
2024 Output: 877,000+ kWh of clean energy, preventing 614 tons of CO₂ — equal to planting 10,140 trees
Producing 30% more energy than we use, returning the surplus to the grid
Since installation: 7M+ kWh generated, reducing 4,900 tons of CO₂ — enough to power 650 U.S. homes for a year

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Reducing Waste & Recycling Initiatives

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Reusable shipping blankets replace single-use plastics

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6,930 lbs of plastic film recycled in first NexTrex shipment

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100% recycling of fabric, shrink wrap, cardboard, and scrap metal

Sustainable Partnerships

We collaborate with NexTrex, RecyclingWorks Massachusetts, and Cyntex to advance waste diversion, now at 92%, up from 84% the previous year.

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