Can filing systems contribute to an office's energy efficiency or sustainability goals?

Filing systems have a modest but real connection to sustainability. Steel filing cabinets contain high recycled-content steel and are themselves recyclable at end of life — a clear sustainability win over paper-heavy alternatives. Going paperless or reducing paper retention reduces filing needs and associated energy costs (paper production is energy-intensive). Some manufacturers have achieved specific certifications (BIFMA level, GreenGuard, or recycled content claims) that support corporate sustainability reporting. Reducing the number of cabinets through better organization or off-site archiving also reduces office space needs, lowering HVAC energy use per employee. Ask FindOfficeFurniture.com about sustainable product options — call 888-719-4960.