Sustainable Furniture
Consultancy for Modern Workspaces

Our sustainable furniture consultancy service helps businesses make informed choices that reduce environmental impact without compromising on style, comfort, or functionality.

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Furnishing Offices with Sustainability in Mind

We believe that exceptional office design should go hand in hand with environmental responsibility. Working closely with our experienced designers, we guide you through selecting furniture that aligns with your sustainability goals. From sourcing responsibly manufactured products to choosing materials that are better for the planet and taking considerable steps to divert waste from landfill, we ensure your workspace reflects your values.

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How We Help You Choose
Sustainable Furniture

01.

Responsible Materials

FSC-certified wood, recycled metals, and low-VOC finishes for healthier spaces.

02.

Eco-Friendly Manufacturing

Partnerships with suppliers committed to ethical and sustainable production.

03.

Longevity & Flexibility

Furniture designed for durability and modularity, reducing waste over time.

04.

Circular Approach

With services like refurbishment and recycling, we help to divert materials from landfill.

why choose sustainable furniture?

The advantages of integrating sustainability into your office furniture choices, include:

  • Cost savings: Sustainable materials often last longer, reducing replacement and maintenance expenses.
  • Carbon reduction: Reduce your carbon footprint and support your ESG commitments
  • Enhance Wellbeing: Create a healthier, future-ready workspace for your team and attract the best talent.
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Local Storage
Solutions in Cambridge

To further reduce environmental impact, COEL offers short-term storage at our Cambridge facility. This allows us to:

  • Combine deliveries to minimize transport emissions
  • Store furniture during phased installations or refurbishments
  • Provide flexible solutions for businesses relocating or upgrading their offices

Ethical Recycling &
Clearance Services

When it’s time to refresh your workspace, COEL ensures unwanted furniture is handled responsibly:

  • Reuse, Recycle, or Donate: We sort items to maximize reuse and recycling opportunities.
  • Zero Landfill Commitment: Wherever possible, we avoid landfill disposal.
  • Certified Partners: We work with trusted recycling providers to guarantee compliance and transparency.

Our Partnership with Sustain

Through our collaboration with Sustain, we take ethical recycling to the next level. Sustain specializes in diverting office furniture and materials away from landfill, ensuring they are repurposed or recycled responsibly.

  • Sustain helps us achieve over 90% landfill diversion, giving furniture a second life through reuse and material recovery.
  • In the past year alone, Sustain has processed hundreds of tonnes of office furniture, reducing carbon emissions and supporting circular economy principles.
  • Their transparent reporting means you can track the positive environmental impact of your clearance project.

By working with Sustain, we can guarantee that your office clearance aligns with the highest sustainability standards.

Supporting Local Communities

We believe sustainability includes social responsibility. We connect businesses with local charities and community projects, giving unwanted furniture a second life where it’s needed most. From schools to non-profits, your old furniture can make a real difference.

Our impact

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Ready to Make Sustainability
Part of Your Office Design?

Contact us today to discuss eco-friendly furniture consultancy, ethical clearance services, and community donation initiatives.

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Frequently asked
questions

 

It’s about creating workspaces that minimize environmental impact while improving employee well-being. This includes energy-efficient layouts, eco-friendly materials, and designs that maximize natural light and ventilation.

Sustainable furniture reduces your carbon footprint, supports corporate social responsibility goals, and often lasts longer, saving money over time. It also improves indoor air quality and creates a healthier workspace.

Not always. While some pieces may have a higher upfront cost, they are typically more durable and reduce replacement expenses. Many businesses find the investment pays off in the long run.

Absolutely! Today’s sustainable furniture combines eco-friendly materials with contemporary designs, so you don’t have to compromise on aesthetics.

Look for FSC (responsible wood sourcing), GREENGUARD (low emissions), and Cradle to Cradle (circular design principles) to ensure environmental responsibility.

COEL offers desks, chairs, storage solutions, collaborative workstations, and ergonomic seating as well as benching and lab storage where needed. We also provide bespoke furniture tailored to your design and branding needs.

Yes. We partner with manufacturers who prioritize sustainability, offering furniture made from recycled or responsibly sourced materials with low-VOC finishes.

Absolutely. Our clearance service ensures unwanted furniture is removed responsibly. We prioritize recycling, refurbishment, and donation to minimize landfill waste.

Where possible, we repurpose furniture for reuse or donate it to local causes. Items that cannot be reused are recycled through approved waste management partners.

Contact our team via phone, email, or the enquiry form at the top of this webpage. We’ll arrange a consultation and provide a tailored solution for your needs.

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