The SBS team attended the Orgatec fair , recently concluded in Cologne. It was an intense few days, full of insights and inspiration. We've been immersed in an office environment that combines beauty, functionality, and sustainability; a workspace that meets practical needs while enhancing workers' well-being and promoting a new balance between aesthetics and ecological responsibility. Once again, at this edition of the most important European office furniture fair , we obser

In an era where sustainability and cost savings are increasingly important, furniture refurbishment presents a compelling solution for environmentally conscious businesses and professionals. The trend of buying used items has become so "cool" that terms like "SECOND-LIFE" or "PRE-LOVED" have replaced the once-negative connotation of "USED." Even public administrations in Europe, through initiatives like GPP (and CAM in Italy), consider furniture refurbishment one of the most

The Minimum Environmental Criteria (CAM) are technical specifications and environmental guidelines defined by the Italian Ministry of the Environment to promote sustainability in public procurement. The choice of products that meet these requirements can significantly contribute to reducing environmental impact. Guidelines The main guidelines are: The materials used must come from sustainable sources and, when possible, be recycled and recyclable. The production stages must

In this post, we will talk about respect for the environment and the small attentions in our daily choices that can make a big difference. Respect for the environment is a topic that is very close to our hearts and one we frequently return to in this blog. On the side of public administrations, the Green Public Procurement (GPP), which is spreading across Europe, suggests virtuous behaviors and guidelines for greater environmental attention. On the corporate side, we are witn

Today, we want to discuss a very interesting but little-known feature that some office chairs offer: the forward tilt mechanism. Let's start with a statistic: 8 out of 10 people who work in an office suffer from pain caused by inadequate posture, as we extensively discussed in the post THE CHECKLIST FOR AN ERGONOMIC POSTURE . In this context, the forward tilt can be very helpful because it offers substantial postural benefits, particularly for people who tend to habitually si

Innovation and Sustainability in the Furniture Sector. The first edition of Interzum Forum Italy has been a good success, marking it as an international trade event dedicated to professionals in furniture, design, and interior production. A good and qualified audience has been attending this 2024 Interzum edition, in Bergamo, focused on technological innovation and environmental sustainability, offering also a platform to share ideas between manufacturers, designers and suppl