How Facilities Services Can Contribute to a Circular Economy with Furniture Recycling
Our approach to furnishing workspaces is changing as part of a collective effort to reverse the projected 70% increase in global waste by 2050.
Design trends are constantly changing, and as companies race to keep up it can be challenging to keep up with the newest trends in office furniture. However, this constant cycle results in
millions of office furniture pieces getting unnecessarily discarded every year when, with the right expertise, they could be repurposed, reused, or recycled.
What can we do to reverse this trend? Facility Managers must help to embed circular economy thought processes into procurement and disposal strategies, across the entire supply chain. While recycling paper and reducing energy consumption are common strategies, one area that is often overlooked as a source of sustainable credentials is office furniture.
By embracing
furniture recycling and refurbishment, facility managers can make
smarter, more
sustainable
choices that help reduce waste, cut costs, and ensure premium-quality office designs, often without the lengthy lead times that accompany new furniture purchases.
If you haven’t considered refurbished furniture before, you are in the right place to discover why they should be your obvious choice for your next project. But even if you have considered it, keep reading for valuable insights into how refurbished furniture can improve sustainability initiatives, maximise cost savings, and support long-term business goals.
Extending Furniture Lifecycles = Less Waste, More Impact
Traditional office furniture procurement follows a linear model: buy new, use, then dispose. This cycle results in millions of office furniture heading to landfill each year... Many of which are still in excellent condition!
The statistics are mind-blowing:
- 3 billion people worldwide lack access to proper waste services, contributing to uncontrolled waste disposal.
- In the G7, extending product lifespans, like office furniture, could save 525 million tonnes of carbon annually.
- Global waste will reach 3.9 billion tonnes by 2050, making proactive waste management urgent.
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High-end office furniture is made to last decades, and with expert refurbishment, these pieces can be restored to like-new condition and be ready to serve new workplaces over and over.
Cost-Effective Without Compromising on Quality
A common misconception is that refurbished furniture means lower quality. The reality? You get premium quality office furniture at a fraction of the cost.
- Save up to 80% compared to buying new
- Maintain high design standards with premium brand options
- Benefit from a 12-month guarantee for total peace of mind
Refurbished furniture is a smart financial choice for businesses looking to maximise value while maintaining high quality without downsides! Just think of it as a budget-friendly way to stand out and make a positive impact.
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current inventory
of premium brands.
Faster Delivery = No Project Delays
Long lead times on new furniture create major headaches for facility managers trying to meet deadlines. With supply chain disruptions and manufacturing delays, standard furniture orders can take 8–12 weeks (or longer) to arrive.
With refurbished furniture, that problem disappears! At Coggin SOS, we can deliver within 10 days, making sure facility services keep projects moving on schedule without waiting months for furniture to arrive.
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Certified Sustainability
Businesses today need hard evidence of their environmental impact.
That’s why every piece of refurbished furniture at Coggin SOS comes with a
Savings Certificate, providing measurable data on:
✔
Carbon savings compared to buying new.
✔ Items diverted from landfill
✔ Financial savings that support budget goals
To get a better understanding,
dive into the environmental impact of specific furniture.
For facility service providers, this means
tangible proof to present to clients and stakeholders, demonstrating
ESG compliance and aligning with sustainability goals.
Do you want to know how a client saved £76,950 compared to buying new
(based on £335 per new chair).
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Supporting a Circular Economy = Doing More with Less
Refurbished furniture integrates sustainability into procurement at every stage. Facilities teams that adopt furniture recycling and refurbishment support a circular economy by reusing resources, reducing waste, and lowering environmental impact.
To maximise impact, at Coggin SOS, we make it super-easy for facility services to replace unwanted furniture with high-quality refurbished alternatives. Rather than sending old office furniture to landfills, we'll collect it from you, creating space for your new setup. Simply choose from our refurbished selection of trusted, established brands, and we'll restore what’s usable, recycle what isn’t, and help you upgrade to a sustainable, cost-effective workspace.
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Professionally Refurbished Office Furniture: A Commitment to Quality and Sustainability.
To sum up, the refurbished furniture we provide is a low-cost (but HIGH-quality) choice that helps reduce furniture waste piling up in landfills. It contributes to a more sustainable lifecycle by extending the lifespan of high-quality furniture and ensuring that materials are recycled when they can no longer be reused or repurposed.
Imagine achieving a brand-new office design while spending less, earning sustainability certifications, and ensuring ESG compliance. Who wouldn't like that?!
Contact us today, and we promise that you’ll help businesses achieve, at the very least, efficient, stylish, and eco-friendly workplaces with high-quality, premium branded furniture.
Coggin Sustainable Office Solutions, Lancaster New Road, Forton,
Preston, PR3 1AD
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