The global pandemic has revolutionised the way we think about every aspect of our public and professional lives. Work, for example, is no longer consigned to the office. The daily commute has almost completely disappeared (perhaps forever) and flexible working is set to become the new normal for millions. In addition to these emerging challenges, there remains the enormous problem of how we reverse the damage to the planet caused by human activity.
How we solve the problem of protecting the planet whilst maintaining our current lifestyles is the most important issue of our age. The means to achieve it are various and diffuse, but usually revolve around the three R’s of reduce, reuse and recycle. Second-user office furniture ticks these three boxes whilst also delivering on style and comfort, making it an attractive alternative to old-fashioned ways of purchasing that was both expensive and environmentally destructive.
Demand for second-user items in general is rocketing. Covid-19 has hit many people’s pockets, and buying high-quality materials direct from the source is a commitment many are increasingly reluctant to make. On top of this, many are unhappy at the waste and ecological harm that our former approach to buying relied upon. Consumers are now making informed decisions about how they buy, and cost and sustainability sit at the top of their list.
Building a sustainable future
Second-user office furniture is the fastest growth area for ecologically minded businesses and individuals looking to spend economically on high-end office furniture. Because acting with sustainability in mind needn’t mean sacrificing style or disregarding high-end brands like Herman Miller, Vitra or Steelcase. Purchasing second-office furniture means you get the best of all worlds: the best designs and most comfortable furniture purchased in a sustainable way.
In addition, Zero Office Furniture also offers a sell to us service, meaning you needn’t worry that your unneeded office furniture will be condemned to landfill. We cover both ends of the spectrum: every purchase you make with Zero Office Furniture can be made in the knowledge that you are saving a piece of office furniture from being dumped on a rubbish heap. At the same time, selling your furniture to Zero Office Furniture will set your mind at ease that you’re helping protect the environment (and getting paid for it, too).
As a society, we cannot go back to how we lived and worked before. New ideas are required to keep our shared environment safe for future generations, but to make sure we achieve this, we have to act now. Like every adaptation, it’s more effective to take smaller, achievable steps. Second-user office furniture is the smartest, and most cost-effective, place to start.
