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3 Key Factors in Designing Sustainable Buildings
27 Apr

3 Key Factors in Designing Sustainable Buildings

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="3 Key Factors in Designing Sustainable Buildings" use_theme_fonts="yes" font_weight=""][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height="16px"][vc_column_text]When creating new schools and workplaces of the future, designing sustainable buildings should be a top consideration for architects, designers, and building planners. Sustainable design emphasizes the needs of infrastructure, efficient energy consumption, durability, and…

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Is Polypropylene Safe and Sustainable? Uncovering the Facts About Polypropylene
18 Mar

Is Polypropylene Safe and Sustainable? Uncovering the Facts About Polypropylene

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="Is Polypropylene Safe and Sustainable? Uncovering the Facts About Polypropylene" use_theme_fonts="yes" font_weight=""][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height="16px"][vc_column_text css=""]Polypropylene (PP) is a thermoplastic polymer (a type of plastic) that has a wide variety of applications. As one of the most common thermoplastics in the world, uses range from food…

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What is Sustainability? Defining Common Sustainability Terms
23 Feb

What is Sustainability? Defining Common Sustainability Terms

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="What is Sustainability? Defining Common Sustainability Terms" use_theme_fonts="yes" font_weight=""][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height="16px"][vc_column_text]At MiEN Company, we are driven by environmental sustainability, which is reflected in both the materials and designs we use for our products. By utilizing innovative design and sourcing high-quality raw and recycled materials, we…

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What It Means to Be a Sustainable Furniture Company: Designing With Sustainability in Mind
15 Feb

What It Means to Be a Sustainable Furniture Company: Designing With Sustainability in Mind

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="What It Means to Be a Sustainable Furniture Company: Designing With Sustainability in Mind" use_theme_fonts="yes" font_weight=""][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height="16px"][vc_column_text]Schools and workspaces of the future are designed with environmental sustainability in mind for everything from architectural design and creative reuse to the furniture pieces we use in…

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A Year in Review: 2021 at MiEN Company
15 Dec

A Year in Review: 2021 at MiEN Company

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="A Year in Review: 2021 at MiEN Company" google_fonts="font_family:Ubuntu%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal" font_weight=""][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Author: Dr. Christina Counts[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="16px"][vc_column_text]Every year with the arrival of December, it’s hard to believe the year is actually coming to a close. And this year is no exception. As schools have reopened for in-person…

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MiEN Company’s New KIO Tinker Table Quickly Switches from a Bookcase to a Workstation and More
08 Nov

MiEN Company’s New KIO Tinker Table Quickly Switches from a Bookcase to a Workstation and More

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="New table adapts to multiple learning needs in classrooms, media centers, makerspaces and STEAM labs" google_fonts="font_family:Ubuntu%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal" font_weight=""][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1706974767587{margin-top: 30px !important;}"]GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Nov. 9, 2021 – Schools’ limited space means that they need furniture that can adapt to multiple situations. For this reason,…

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Introducing the 2021 MiEN Showroom
20 Oct

Introducing the 2021 MiEN Showroom

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="Introducing the 2021 MiEN Showroom" google_fonts="font_family:Ubuntu%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal" font_weight=""][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Author: Kevin Ecarius[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="16px"][vc_column_text]When designing new school and/or office spaces, it’s important to choose furniture solutions that will best serve the people who will use the space. For the designers of these spaces, it can be challenging to…

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MiEN Company Releases New Guide on Creating Active Learning Spaces
21 Jun

MiEN Company Releases New Guide on Creating Active Learning Spaces

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="MiEN Company Releases New Guide on Creating Active Learning Spaces" google_fonts="font_family:Ubuntu%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal" font_weight=""][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1707054566865{margin-top: 30px !important;}"]GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – June 21, 2021 – During the pandemic, schools rapidly adopted technology and flexible learning models so they could better support students. Now, many district administrators…

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Level Up Your Learning Space with These 5 MiEN Products
17 Jun

Level Up Your Learning Space with These 5 MiEN Products

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="Level Up Your Learning Space with These 5 MiEN Products" google_fonts="font_family:Ubuntu%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal" font_weight=""][vc_column_text]Author: Dr. Christina Counts[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="16px"][vc_column_text]Creating future-ready learning spaces that invite students to explore, spark creativity, and engage in learning doesn’t accidentally happen. Warm inviting environments are carefully curated with functional durable products. Level…

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