At Yakety Yak, sustainability is a core part of our company’s ethos and we design and manufacture our pods, desks and counters within a life-cycle framework. By employing Life Cycle Analysis, our designers consider the various stages of our products’ lives, from manufacture to disposal, with the aim of reducing their overall environmental impact.
In today’s blog, we explore how our life-cycle framework makes Yakety Yak service desks the eco-friendly option for your library.
Manufactured mindfully
We prioritize using materials, supply chains and manufacturing systems that have the lightest environmental impact possible. This includes assessing how materials are sourced and produced, as well as their potential to be recycled at the end of the service desk’s life. As a benchmark for continued improvement, emissions for each desk are calculated and monitored against annual sales.
Built to last
By using robust construction and quality components, (such as demountable steel frames, durable finishes and the world class LINAK actuator system), our service desks are built to withstand busy library and education environments and stay useful for many years. This makes Yakety Yak desks healthier for the planet and a smart financial investment.
Designed to evolve with your library and respond to the future
As technology continues to transform how libraries deliver their services, desks that offer flexibility are a real asset. Our service desks feature a height-adjustable, mobile, and mix- and-match design. They readily adapt and repurpose as needs change, increasing their lifespan and ensuring they remain relevant for many years.
Designed to support wellbeing
A customer service area that accommodates people’s diverse needs will never go out of fashion. Our height-adjustable desks are ergonomically designed to adapt to the person and the task at hand, supporting staff and customers as they work and interact. In particular, our desks:
- Reduce the risk of occupational injuries, by allowing staff to work at an ergonomic and safe height.
- Enable staff to comfortably interact with customers around our curved, friendly worktops (either seated or standing).
- Comply with relevant codes, ensuring access and usability for everyone – particularly those with disabilities.
Easy to maintain, repair and recycle
We aim for our service desks to have as long a life as possible, ensuring they are easy to maintain and repair. The desks can easily be disassembled for repair or replacement of parts (which are readily available). Further, as far as it is achievable, we use materials that can be recycled at the end of the desk’s useful life. (For more information, see the ‘Product end of life guide’ in our User Guides: Resources/ Product Information’.)
The durable construction and future-focused, adaptable design of Yakety Yak service desks make them a smart choice for your library and a sustainable choice for the planet. To learn more, you can read our full environmental policy here, or explore our product range to discover how you can create a successful, sustainable customer service area with Yakety Yak. And remember, our design team is always here to help.
Written by Paul White, Director of Design – YAKETY YAK Furniture
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