As part of a recent office renovation in Russell Square, London, Verity Interiors has teamed up with sustainability experts Encore Environment to put Project DIVERT into action, a scheme that finds a new home for surplus furniture and materials that would otherwise go to waste.
In this case, a large amount of unwanted office furniture has been donated to Lewis-Manning Hospice Care in Poole, a charity that provides essential support to people living with cancer and other life-limiting conditions. Their services include hospice day care, clinics for lymphoedema and breathlessness, as well as bereavement and family support.
The items donated include three large cabinets, two medium-sized ones, 20 small pedestals, and two white and blue shelving units, all delivered free of charge to help kit out the hospice’s new office space.
James Bowden, Director at Verity Interiors, said:
“Project DIVERT supports our commitment to sustainability while also helping local communities. It’s great to see so many items from this refurbishment put to good use. Lewis-Manning Hospice can now put their money into the services that really matter, rather than buying new furniture.”
The environmental impact of this project is worth noting too. By rehoming these items rather than sending them to landfill, around 750kg of waste was diverted and 250kg of CO2 emissions avoided.
There were financial savings too. Verity Interiors cut down their disposal costs by around 14%, and Lewis-Manning saved an estimated £3,600, which is the approximate second-hand value of the items they received.
Rachel Rowley, Managing Director at Encore Environment, added:
“When you build circular economy thinking into projects like this, you turn unwanted items into a real opportunity. Charities benefit, businesses reduce waste, and more resources go towards frontline services instead of landfill fees.”
Project DIVERT is a great example of how simple changes in how we think about waste can have a big impact, for people and the planet.
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