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Refurbishing office furniture is not only good for the environment, but it also makes good business sense. It's certainly true that buying used, pre-owned, refurbished, or remanufactured office furniture saves money. With increasing awareness over the environment, it's also becoming true that desirable employees are choosing responsible companies that demonstrate a commitment to the environment. Recent research has shown that more than 33% of people prefer to work for companies that are eco-friendly.
In addition, refurbished or remanufactured office furnishings can be an important factor in achieving Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) certification by the U.S. Green Building Council, positively influencing anywhere from 58% of points for Certified, 45% of Silver, 38% of Gold, and 29% of Platinum points.
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What is LEED?
LEED is a third-party certification program and the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, Construction, and operation of high-performance green buildings. LEED gives building owners and operators the tools they need to have an immediate and measurable impact on their buildings' performance. LEED promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in 5 key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection, and indoor environmental quality.
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| *Source-U.S. Green Building Council |
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