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How to Switch from Sitting to Standing at Work—And Why It Matters

April 28, 2021 by Knowlton Thomas Leave a Comment

We know that sitting for extended periods of time yields negative outcomes. You know that, right? A sedentary lifestyle, whether led by 9-to-5 desk jobs or laziness, can have major implications on weight management, cardiovascular health, and metabolic effectiveness, among other important areas of our wellbeing. We sit in our car, and on the train, […]

Filed Under: Thought Leaders Tagged With: Effydesk, Ergonomyx

How ChopValue Turns Used Chopsticks Into Furniture, Shelves, and Desktops

March 5, 2021 by Techcouver Newsdesk Leave a Comment

A research interest in bamboo and a love for sushi inspired a University of British Columbia student to launch a line of home décor products made from recycled chopsticks. Fast forward four years and you’ll find ChopValue’s products at retailers like Nordstrom and Simons. ChopValue is the brainchild of Felix Böck, a former UBC doctoral […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ChopValue, Effydesk

Remote Workers Are Making Room For EFFYDESK’s High-Tech Desks

March 4, 2021 by Techcouver Newsdesk Leave a Comment

When COVID-19 pandemic hit North America one year ago, no one would have guessed that office work would be changed forever. In July 2020, Statistics Canada reported 40 percent of Canada’s workers switched to working from home as pandemic lockdowns were enforced. Since then, new survey suggests that workers will continue to work from home […]

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