With a passion and expertise for interior design and aesthetically engaging interior environments, it’s only natural that Relo has a deep appreciation for our exterior environment, too. Planet Earth provides for us every single day—plus, it’s a great place to find inspiration for workplace aesthetics. We only have one planet, which is why Relo is proud to do our part in protecting it.
In the U.S. alone, we throw out more than 12 million tons of furniture a year. While a portion of this furniture waste is recycled or combusted for energy, the majority (an estimated 80.1 percent) is landfilled. This unnecessary waste adds up—and it can be avoided. Reusing and repurposing furniture is not only a more sustainable alternative but a budget-friendly one, too. Let’s dive into how your organization can do its part in reducing office waste by repurposing furniture.
Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
We all have carbon footprints. Whether you drive to work or use single-use plastic in your lunches, every human contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. That’s why when we have the opportunity to reduce our carbon footprints by diverting landfill waste, we take it. According to a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency study from 2018, about 17 billion pounds of office assets go to landfills each year. Some of these office assets have only one option—the garbage. But not office furniture. When you partner with Relo, we utilize our proprietary I.D.E.A.® Software, assigning a grade for each item based on quality, reusing A’s, and donating C’s. This process keeps furniture out of the landfill, even if your organization no longer has use for it. Reducing your carbon footprint just got that much easier.
Save Time and Money on Workplace Transitions
Most companies update their office furniture every five to ten years in an effort to keep the office looking good and running smoothly. Chairs, for example, wear out quickly because of how often they’re used each day. Inevitably, when the time comes that your organization is making a physical transition—whether that be a move or a remodel, Relo can save you time and money by designing, specifying, bidding, inventorying/grading, and procuring furniture. Reusing furniture in good condition is the number one way to save money on a project. We’re experts at blending new furniture with existing, as well as locating gently used furniture.
The bottom line? Relo knows furniture. We are vendor-neutral, coordinating all aspects of your furniture to ensure a successful, timely, and cost-efficient result. Relo prides itself on being a Net Zero cost to clients with the savings we provide. Not to mention we also keep staff informed and engaged, resulting in minimal downtime to maintain productivity.
Reuse Furniture with Our Proprietary I.D.E.A.® Software
Divert landfill waste and reuse furniture with our FFE inventory management with proprietary I.D.E.A.® software. Relo’s proprietary innovative furniture Inventory Database Equipment Assessment ( I.D.E.A.®) software records quantities, colors, and sizes of your current furniture in our software. Assigning a grade for all items, we reuse high-quality furniture and effectively remove the rest. Relo saves our clients major time and money during a corporate move with our proprietary I.D.E.A.® Software and furniture management services. Moving furniture is a fraction of the cost compared to buying all new, plus the satisfaction of doing your part to protect the environment.
Reduce Office Waste with Relo
Do your part with Relo. Together, we’ll help you reuse and repurpose furniture for the next workplace transition. With over 35 years of experience, we are equipped to help businesses with workplace transitions, saving you time and money through furniture procurement along the way. Whether you’re relocating or optimizing your space, Relo will keep your design journey on time, on budget, and representative of your organization’s values. Contact us today to set up a consultation!