{"id":26749,"date":"2024-08-15T07:56:39","date_gmt":"2024-08-15T11:56:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/?p=26749"},"modified":"2024-08-15T09:05:25","modified_gmt":"2024-08-15T13:05:25","slug":"the-environmental-impact-of-office-furniture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/podcast\/the-environmental-impact-of-office-furniture\/","title":{"rendered":"The Environmental Impact of Office Furniture"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"buzzsprout-player-15585324\"><\/div>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/2088404\/15585324-35-the-environmental-impact-of-office-furniture.js?container_id=buzzsprout-player-15585324&#038;player=small\" type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Can remanufacturing reshape the future of office furniture? Join us on this episode of <a href=\"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/podcast\/why-do-certifications-matter\/\">the Circular Future<\/a> as we uncover the innovative world of sustainable office furniture with Doug Pilgrim, the <a href=\"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/blog\/how-to-incorporate-itad-policies-into-your-risk-management-strategy\/\">Sustainability<\/a> Advocate for Davies Office. With a fascinating backstory dating back over 70 years, Davies Office has evolved from a humble wood furniture refinisher to the largest furniture remanufacturer in the United States. Doug distinguishes between remanufacturing and refurbishing, and explains how modern trends like lower-height panels for collaboration and natural light have spurred significant changes. Discover how remanufacturing not only diverts waste from landfills but also offers substantial <a href=\"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/blog\/should-i-buy-a-refurbished-laptop\/\">cost savings<\/a>, amid a growing customer demand for sustainable solutions.<\/p>\n<p>Takeaways<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Remanufacturing is the process of bringing old furniture to like-new condition, while refurbishing involves making minor repairs and improvements.<\/li>\n<li>Office furniture has a significant <a href=\"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/blog\/the-value-of-working-with-a-national-service-provider\/\">environmental footprint<\/a>, with millions of tons ending up in landfills each year.<\/li>\n<li>More manufacturers need to embrace remanufacturing and collaborate with remanufacturers to find solutions for old furniture.<\/li>\n<li>To get senior leaders on board with remanufacturing, emphasize the cost savings, sustainability benefits, and positive impact on the company&#8217;s environmental goals.<\/li>\n<li>Individuals can contribute to the <a href=\"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/blog\/sustainable-mobile-device-lifecycle-management-minimizing-environmental-impact-and-improving-corporate-social-responsibility\/\">circular economy<\/a> by prioritizing <a href=\"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/blog\/ghg-reduction-how-quantum-can-help-you-reach-your-sustainability-goals-while-avoiding-greenwashing\/\">reuse<\/a> and prolonging the life of products.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Thanks for listening!<\/p>\n<p>If you like our podcasts, please leave us a review on Spotify or Apple or wherever you get your podcasts from.<br \/>\nWant to be a guest on The <a href=\"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/podcast\/celebrating-circular-economy-month\/\">Circular Future<\/a> podcast? 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