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Xdesk are made from bamboo and recycled aluminum.
In our last post we talked materials: how those used in much of today’s office furniture can be harmful to your health with laminates and MDF, and how Xdesk is making a difference by not using those materials.
Today, we’re going to touch on another benefit of Xdesk’s choice of materials: the environmental impact. See, at Xdesk, they not only care about your health, but that of the entire planet’s as well.
As we mentioned before, Xdesk’s height adjustable desks are made from completely natural materials—there are no laminates; no MDF; there aren’t even any solvent-based paints in these adjustable height desks. That means you can literally breathe freely, without worrying about harming your lungs or health.
Not only do these height adjustable desks contribute to a healthier planet with what they don’t include, but also with what they do include: 100 percent natural and eco-friendly materials, like bamboo and recycled aluminum.
Alright, let’s start with bamboo. Each of the height adjustable desks with bamboo desktops (The “Terra” style) were designed specifically to be environmentally friendly and sturdy. Bamboo has an amazing ability to grow and spread quickly—in some cases three to four feet per day—without the need for fertilizers, pesticides, or even much water.
Bamboo groves also help the environment by releasing about 35 percent more oxygen into the air than a similar-sized grove of trees. It matures and can be re-planted within just seven years, compared to a whopping 30-50 years for large trees.
On top of that, bamboo is also one of the hardest woody surfaces, making it perfect to write on.
Aside from bamboo, each of Xdesk’s height adjustable desks uses recycled aluminum, at least for the frame. Of course if you’re into a more modern look, you can choose the Xdesk Air, which not only has a recycled aluminum frame, but also desktop. It’s made from a single thin piece of aluminum and it looks just like what the name suggests: it appears to float on air.
But let’s get back to aluminum. Manufacturing new aluminum from virgin ore is a very energy-intensive process, the details of which I won’t bore you with (also, it would take about a page and a half to explain). However, recycling aluminum saves over 90 percent of the energy needed to create new aluminum. Every year, recycled aluminum saves about 11 billion kilowatt-hours. To put that into perspective for you, this is about the same as 19 million barrels of oil.
Of course this does wonders for the reduction of pollution, by reducing the amount of greenhouse gases emitted. According to Jennifer Carless in Taking out the Trash, just by using recycled aluminum instead of virgin ore, you’re eliminating 95 percent of air pollution and 97 percent of water pollution.
So as you can see, when you choose a height adjustable desk from Xdesk, you’re making a decision not only to improve your own health, but that of the entire planet’s as well.
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Standing desks were used by some of the greatest minds across the ages.
In the last post we told you about the history of the adjustable height desk and some of the brilliant minds who have been known to use them over the years. But the list of historical figures who have used sit to stand desks or standing desks goes far beyond the few people we mentioned. T
We thought we’d delve a little bit deeper into some of those big names who have helped make the adjustable height desk what it is today. …Read More
People have been using adjustable height desks longer than you think.
Wait! Before you stop reading even before the story begins, let me clarify: this is not some boring, put-you-to-sleep, Ben Stein-delivered history on adjustable height desks; this is a riveting, true, and seat-gripping history on adjustable height desks. Okay, perhaps not “seat-gripping,” but the adjustable height desk actually has an interesting background.
Learn the proper position for your adjustable height desk to reap the full benefits of standing.
In our last post we went over why Xdesk is the best ergonomic desk on the market today—it is sleek, it moves smoothly, and most importantly (and obviously) this adjustable height desk is, well, adjustable! The Xdesk glides smoothly through 267 positions, perfect for tall people and short, perfect for sitting or standing.
But how do you know what the perfect ergonomic desk height should be? How do you know where to place your keyboard, or the angle your hands and neck should be when typing? First you should listen to your body. Does it feel comfortable to sit down and type all day long with your keyboard on top of your desk? I’m guessing no.
Second, check out this checklist. We’ll tell you how to choose the right ergonomic desk height for your adjustable height desk, whether you’re sitting or standing.
Choosing the right ergonomic desk height is as easy as 1, 2, 3.
1) For sitting: When your adjustable height desk is lowered for sitting, you should feel comfortable. Your feet should be flat on the floor, knees about even with your hips, and your forearms should be about level with the floor when you’re typing. Make sure it is high enough that you’re not craning your neck or banging your knees on the bottom.
2) For standing: Again, your desk should be high enough that you don’t have to crane your neck to see your monitor and your arms should be about parallel to the floor when you’re typing. Oh and just for comfort’s sake, you might want to lay down a rug or a mat if you’re standing on hard floors—your feet will thank you!
3) For typing: Okay, maybe you’re asking yourself, how am I supposed to type with my arms parallel to the floor if my desk needs to be high enough not to crane my neck? Here’s the answer: Don’t put your keyboard on top of your desk!
The best ergonomic desk height allows for good posture and the proper arm/hand position for typing, whether you’re standing or sitting. Forearms should be parallel to the floor and your wrists should be straight or at a slightly downward position. That’s why Xdesk has a 360 degree adjustable keyboard tray. You can move it up, down, and from side to side, so that no matter where you’re sitting or standing your desk will be at the perfect ergonomic desk height.
And if you’re worried about complicated knobs, levers, or clutter with the adjustable keyboard tray, never fear! Just like the rest of the Xdesk, this keyboard tray is clean lines and simplicity. You move it into the position you’d like and with the spring assisted Lift-n-Lock feature, it stays.
So whether you’re short, tall, or somewhere in between, with these three simple steps you have yourself the perfect ergonomic desk height. And best of all, you can readjust it any time, whether you want to stand, sit, or wear a pair of heels. There’s an ergonomic desk height perfect for you.
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We always talk about the negative health effects of sitting. The facts are pretty dismal,
The internet has picked up a study recently with flashy headlines saying that standing desks
