NeoCon, I realized upon reflecting on my 18 years with Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. (MMPI), hasn't evolved due to but rather with the Green Movement. It has been apparent that the industry embraced the ideals of conservation and green design for decades. "Going Green'" has deep roots, and has consistendy been a core element of design for these innovators. Milliken began reusing packing materials in 1900, HON initiated lean manufacturing practices in 1947, while in 1960 Steelcase recycled spent solvents and Milliken mandated that the company reduce their imprint on the environment. All of these eco-responsible measures were put in place long before the EPA was even created in 1970, when gasoline was 36 cents per gallon, terms like "carbon footprint," "global warming," "greenhouse effect" were not yet part of our lexicon. As has repeatedly been the case, the contract furnishings industry was ahead of the curve.
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机译：当我思考与Merchandise Mart Properties，Inc.（MMPI）的18年经历时，NeoCon并没有因为绿色运动而发展。很明显，该行业几十年来一直拥护保护和绿色设计的理想。 “走向绿色”具有深厚的根基，并一直是这些创新者设计的核心要素。 Milliken从1900年开始重复使用包装材料，HON在1947年启动了精益生产实践，而1960年Steelcase回收了废溶剂，Milliken要求该公司减少对环境的影响。所有这些对生态负责的措施都早在EPA于1970年制定之前就已实施，当时汽油价格为每加仑36美分，诸如“碳足迹”，“全球变暖”，“温室效应”之类的术语尚未纳入其中。我们的词典。与往常一样，合同家具行业处于领先地位。
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