
Motivation
Sons of a California government employee that specializes in alternative energy resources, Ryan and Travis grew up learning about the importance of taking care of our planet. This background, along with ethical factors and their passion for camping and backpacking, makes being Green not a trend but instead a necessary part of doing business.
Humankind's inability to live harmoniously with earth has resulted in an unhealthy planet inhabited with unhealthy people. Furthermore, our government is doing a poor job of maintaining levels of our existing natural resources. Using natural materials or recycling artificial ones helps to curb the damage that is being done. Fewer toxins create improved quality of air, ground and sea, and ultimately, improved quality of life. We need to take care of the environment in which we live, and utilizing Green options within the furniture industry can make a difference.

Implementation
We founded Viesso with these ideals in mind and have worked to create a company that embodies the Green philosophy. Here are some main areas that we focus on:
Efficiency: We apply this to all aspects of the company, from small showrooms to reliance on technology and electronic communication. The more we streamline our company, the less dependant we are on resources such as space, energy, and materials. |
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Reducing Waste: All our products are custom so there is little to no waste. We don't have large inventories of products like most companies, because we don't build it until a customer orders it. This makes our manufacturing process very efficient and reduces our impact on the environment in terms of materials used. |
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Materials: We offer many materials that are either natural, recycled, or are manufactured via reduced emissions. |
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Closing the Loop: We plan to have a section on our website that facilitates the exchange of old Viesso products between consumers, based on location and product type. In an age of overconsumption, anytime we can extend the life of a usable product we cut down the drainage of resources and output of pollutions. |
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Corporate Practices: The little things add up, so actions like recycling as much as possible and using only Green cleaning solvents in our office and showroom make a difference. To help offset the carbons that are emitted due to our company's existence, we gladly donate money to Carbon Fund. This donation is based on the miles flown, driving for all employees, electricity used, etc. The donation is put directly to carbon-reducing programs such as renewable energy, energy efficiency and reforestation projects. |

Recognition


