Green Standards Saves Office Furniture From Landfills

Green Standards Saves Office Furniture From Landfills

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The video discusses the need for sustainable furniture management in corporate real estate, highlighting the disconnect between sustainability initiatives and furniture disposal. It introduces a partnership with Herman Miller to address this issue through a program called 're purpose', which focuses on recycling and repurposing furniture. The video also explores the challenges of furniture disposal, the strategies for recycling, and the competitive landscape, emphasizing the unique approach of the business in diverting furniture from landfills.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main issue with corporate furniture disposal as discussed in the first section?

It is difficult to transport.

It is not durable enough.

It is too expensive to manage.

It often ends up in landfills.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the program developed in partnership with Herman Miller?

Recycling Initiative

Eco-Friendly Solutions

Green Furniture

Re purpose

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the unique aspects of the 're purpose' program?

It focuses solely on recycling.

It offers in-kind donations.

It only works with small businesses.

It is based in New York.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary competition faced by the business?

Recycling centers

Landfill solutions

Online marketplaces

Other furniture companies

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which strategy is considered best for prolonging the life cycle of furniture?

Burning for energy

In-kind donation

Immediate disposal

Landfill dumping