Make Your Next Move a “Green” Move: Why Secondhand Should Be First Choice

Sustainability is no longer a buzzword in 2026; it’s a business imperative. And with more and more recycling companies and secondhand furniture businesses in operation today, it’s easier than ever to do a “green” office move. “Green” moves focus on the circular economy — giving  your unneeded items a new life rather than sending them to a landfill. 

Furnish Office & Home, and our sister social enterprises Second Chance Removal and Second Chance Recycling, are big believers in setting up professional spaces in a sustainable and affordable way. It’s better for the environment and for your bottom line. Here’s how we do it, and how you can benefit:

Reduce Businesses’ Carbon Footprint

When you choose secondhand office furniture, you bypass the massive carbon emissions associated with the manufacturing and shipping of new products. Buying from a used office furniture store directly reduces environmental impact. Plus, when you choose to donate unneeded items to places like Furnish & Home, you keep perfectly usable furniture pieces in the marketplace and out of landfills. 

Support the Local Community

At Furnish Office & Home, your purchase does more than just help the planet. As a social enterprise of EMERGE Community Development, every time you shop our secondhand office furniture, you help create jobs and training opportunities in Minneapolis.

Quality That Lasts

Sustainable doesn't mean "cheap!" In fact, it means the exact opposite. Choosing a refurbished office chair — like a classic Herman Miller Aeron — means you’re getting a world-class product designed for longevity but at a fraction of the cost of buying new. It's the ultimate win-win for your business furniture needs and for the planet.

Make the most sustainable and economical choice. Shop our Minneapolis showroom!