Every piece of furniture we refurbish is a piece saved from the landfill. Our circular economy model proves that smart business and environmental responsibility aren't just compatible — they're inseparable.
The commercial furniture industry is one of the largest contributors to landfill waste in America. The numbers are staggering — and the solution is simpler than you think.
of office furniture ends up in U.S. landfills annually — enough to fill 340,000 garbage trucks.
of discarded office furniture goes to landfills instead of being reused or recycled.
of carbon emissions saved when you choose refurbished over new manufacturing.
before corporate furniture is discarded — even though premium pieces are built to last 20+ years.
Instead of sending perfectly functional furniture to the dump, we intercept it, restore it, and give it a second life. It's a simple model with an extraordinary impact — for the environment and your bottom line.
Choosing refurbished isn't just good for the environment — it's a strategic advantage for your business, your budget, and your brand.
Every refurbished desk, chair, and workstation stays out of a landfill. You're directly reducing waste, cutting carbon emissions, and conserving the raw materials that would go into manufacturing new furniture.
Strengthen your environmental, social, and governance reporting with documented sustainability metrics. We provide impact certificates that quantify your contribution to your stakeholders and board.
Save 50-80% off retail prices while getting the exact same premium brands. Refurbished furniture doesn't mean compromising on quality — it means allocating your budget where it matters most.
Sustainability can't just be a talking point — it needs to be measurable. When you purchase refurbished furniture from Swivel, we provide detailed documentation of your environmental impact that maps directly to ESG reporting frameworks.
Is refurbished office furniture sustainable?
Yes. Each refurbished office chair prevents approximately 40 lbs of CO2 emissions compared to manufacturing new. Buying refurbished extends the product lifecycle by 7–15 years and diverts material from landfills. Swivel Office Solutions has diverted over 2.4 million pounds of furniture from landfills since 2015.
How much office furniture waste is there in the U.S.?
Per EPA and industry estimates, U.S. businesses discard over 8.5 million tons of office furniture annually. Approximately 90% ends up in landfills rather than being reused or recycled. The average office chair is discarded after just 7 years, even when it has decades of useful life remaining.
Can refurbished furniture help with LEED certification?
Yes. Refurbished furniture can contribute to LEED certification under Materials & Resources credits. Swivel provides documentation to support your sustainability reporting, including weight diverted, CO2 savings, and equivalent environmental metrics.
Expert Tip from the Swivel Sustainability Team
If you're a corporate sustainability officer or facility manager, include refurbished furniture procurement in your ESG reporting. A single order of 100 refurbished chairs saves approximately 4,000 lbs of CO2 and diverts 6,000+ lbs of material from landfills. We provide full impact documentation for your reports.
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Written by the Swivel Office Solutions Sustainability Team — committed to the circular economy since 2015. Our operations have diverted 2.4M+ lbs of commercial furniture from landfills and saved the equivalent of 4,200+ trees.