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**Human Factors and Ergonomics Society:**Before you slip into your chair at the next board meeting, make sure it has been properly fitted to your body’s specifications. A member of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society should be able to help. And be sure to thank Charles Darwin, who reportedly created the first ergonomic office chair.

**American Cancer Society:**Don’t get too comfortable in your seat: The American Cancer Society found that women who sat more than six hours a day increased their mortality rate by 37 percent compared to those who sat for only three hours a day. For men sitting more than six hours a day, the rate increased by 18 percent. A good argument for shorter board meetings.

**National Recycling Coalition:**According to Environmental Protection Agency estimates, U.S. businesses throw out almost 3 million tons of office furniture, including chairs, every year. To help cut down on unnecessary waste, check out some recycling tips from the National Recycling Coalition.

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[Katie Bascuas](https://associationsnow.com/author/katie-bascuas/)

Katie Bascuas is a former associate editor at Associations Now in Washington, DC.

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