Recycling Also Applies to Used Office Furniture
Over at Peterborough, the Environment City Trust is asking business a simple question: what do they with old furniture after reorganization or refurbishment? After all these old furniture are sitting around doing nothing, and it would be a waste if they were simply disposed. At the very least, the investment in raw materials (wood, metal, glass) can be put to good use. Businesses can consider offering their unwanted furniture to other business, charities, and individuals for recycling (or reuse). All through Eastex, a free online material exchanger located at www.eastex.org.uk.
Throughout the previous year, John Lewis employed Eastex to give various surplus goods, such as office desks, ergonomic chairs, and other sorts of office furniture, to different not-profit organizations around the city. Even items such as window display stands and paint were passed on. A store located in Queensgate, after reorganizing its premises, asked Eastex to contact charities and smaller businesses who needed decent quality used furniture. Sometimes small to medium enterprises (also known as SMEs) simply lack the money needed to purchase the great office equipment their hardworking employees deserve.
Dave key, a maintenance section manager also says: “We have recently reorganized some of our offices and were left with some surplus furniture. Through Eastex we were able to recycle our unwanted items while also saving money on the cost of disposal.” It was also great that they were able to give out ergonomic office chairs that are badly needed by modern employees to avoid injuries to their back and neck.
Bitnam Singh presents yet another example. Regarding giving some of their extra furniture a new home: “We have been delighted with the service from Eastex which has benefited us greatly. Peterborough’s Sikh community has, for a long time needed to bring it’s ideas up to date. The PFG is a team, consists of second and third generation Sikh Parents who are focusing on providing the youth of today facilities for furthering their personal and professional development.
“Eventually, we intend to, run workshops, sports clubs, IT classes and promote socio-cultural cohesion. We have got a lot of work to do in order to get the facilities up and running, but I’m sure with help from programs such a Eastex we won’t find it too difficult to obtain free resources for its success.
“We recently obtained some excellent quality second hand furniture from John Lewis (Peterborough) and RAGT Seeds (Cambridge) and IT equipment from another business in the city. Eastex’s helpful, friendly service is a refreshing change in today’s commercial climate. We have no hesitation in recommending Eastex to other small businesses.”
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