Office Chairs
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July 14, 2023
You’ve probably heard that spending too much time sitting down is bad for you. The research is everywhere; sedentary lifestyles can shorten our lifespan significantly, increasing our likelihood of contracting things like cardiovascular disease, diabetes and even cancer.
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June 01, 2023
Working from home has tons of benefits including more flexibility, no commuting, and wearing casual clothes. However, it’s essential to have a space that you can dedicate to your work. Trying to work from the dining room table or the kitchen counter isn’t ideal.
Setting up a home office will ensure you’re able to separate your work environment from your living space. Before you can use your office space, you’ll need to find a suitable desk. Take a look at some tips on how to find the perfect desk for your room.
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November 16, 2022
First introduced in 2009, the Humanscale Diffrient World chair was the birthchild of a collaboration between the American office furniture brand and Niels Diffrient. Diffrient was an innovative industrial designer who dedicated over 50 years to improving the design elements of ergonomic chairs. His focus on the human experience made him the ideal match for Humanscale, who also place value on creating products that can enhance the lives of people all over the world.
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October 21, 2022
Why Should You Invest In A Net Positive Office Chair?
If corporate responsibility is on your business agenda, or you’re looking to adopt a greener lifestyle at home, choosing a net positive office chair is a small act of kindness you can make for the planet. In this guide, we’re looking at why you should invest in a net positive office chair, and highlighting a brand that offers exactly that.
You may have heard the term ‘net positive’ bandied around quite a lot and wonder what it actually means.
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October 14, 2022
If a furniture brand is net positive it means the company does more good than bad by making its products. It’s a business ethos that extends across all operations, including design, manufacturing, distribution, showrooms and offices. Consumers can feel empowered, knowing they are choosing a sustainable product.
However, unlike the term ‘sustainable’ which can be used by any brand that adopts even minimal eco-conscious practices, a company has to meet a certain standard in order to label any of their products as net positive.
Outlined by the International Living Future Institute, net positive products are all about improving -
October 05, 2022
Office Chairs That Are Sustainable AND Supportive
Looking for an office chair that is both sustainable and supportive can be a difficult feat to manage. Some brands prioritise ergonomics, while others focus all on their environmentally-friendly design ethos. We believe that you shouldn’t have to choose between the two. That’s why we supply some of the world’s most supportive and sustainable office chair designs. Read this blog to discover our top picks.
At Back Care Online, we champion the American brand, Humanscale. Pioneering ergonomic features, they have a number of patented features to their name. Built with intuitive biomechanics and materials, Humanscale designs chairs that suit all body shapes, heights, weights and sizes.
It’s an impressive design feat that’s taken decades of research
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September 02, 2022
How Humanscale Created the World’s Most Sustainable Office Chair
When Humanscale was founded in 1983, their focus was to create high-performance office chairs with an innovative approach to ergonomics. Skip to today, and they’re continuing to design and manufacture leading office chairs but with an environmental ethos. Claiming to have designed the world’s most sustainable office chair, we’re looking at how they achieved that.
With an impressive 26 net positive products to their name, we’re looking at what’s special about their new Humanscale Path Chair.
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September 02, 2022
What To Look For When Buying An Eco-Friendly Office Chair
If you’re looking to furnish your home or corporate office more sustainably, you’ll want to know what to look for when buying an eco-friendly office chair. It’s worth going deeper than simply choosing a product made with sustainable materials. Looking at the brand’s corporate responsibility is also a key consideration.
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August 22, 2022
Back Care Online Are Official Koplus Retailers
Koplus is an office furniture brand bringing minimalist style and powerful ergonomics to the fore. Founded in the Netherlands in 2009, they are now making waves in the European and global markets with their high quality designs.
With their mantra ‘workin’ on dreams’, Koplus are all about creating sophisticated office furniture that inspires productivity and wellbeing. -
August 22, 2022
New Humanscale Path: World’s Most Sustainable Office Chair
Humanscale is declaring that their Path Chair is the world’s most sustainable office chair design. In this blog, we’re looking at exactly what makes it an eco-conscious choice and comparing it to their other sustainable designs, such as the Ocean Chair.
In October, they became the first company ever to have not just one, but 26 climate, water, and energy positive products. This has earned them the prestigious Planet Positive Award. The company is all about creating a measurable impact.