Solution: Remanufactured office furniture. Owner: Rype Office. Strategy: Remanufacture.
Description
This company restores high-quality used furniture to as-new condition. They also make innovative furniture from leftover waste components. Rype sources and remanufactures many popular brands, including Herman Miller, Vitra and Steelcase.
Location
United Kingdom.
Scale
Small business.
Potential circular economy impact
This solution increases the lifespan of the furniture and keeps it “in the loop” for as long as possible.
What’s involved?
People: Refurbishment specialists; furniture designers; installation and delivery teams.
Resources: Furniture; space and tools.
Technology: Website to process purchases and to promote the solution.
Implementation: Source furniture to refurbish; refurbish and repair; organise delivery; set-up for the client.