by Ann Withanee — March 14, 2011—A company specializing in the supply and installation of new office furniture has turned green. South Coast Office Furniture, based in West Sussex in the U.K., is reducing the impact on landfill sites by offering a recycling service.
Operating on a not-for-profit basis, the company has started recycling perfectly usable furniture to businesses, charities, schools and other public sector bodies that have a need for the equipment.
The owners are putting together a “used furniture” trade recycling section with a link from their business Web site that will allow free pickups and trades to take place. The site will be live within the next 60 days and will be able to be viewed at the company’s Web site.
The company will also be offering end users the ability to “give away” and also to receive free furniture on its Web site, where products can be listed by categories and with images. Charities will have the option to contact and collect any furniture they may need.
The total commercial and industrial waste generation in England is estimated to be around 48 million tons (as published by DEFRA). The management of waste is a key component in a business’s ability to maintain ISO14001 accreditation. Companies are encouraged to improve their environmental efficiencies each year. One way to do this is by improving a company’s waste management with a new recycling service which also benefits those most in need.
For more information visit the South Coast Office Equipment Web site.
