by Rype Office team | Apr 5, 2022 | Circularity, Most popular, Sustainability
We are entering a new era The Ellen MacArthur Foundation describes the Circular Economy as “a systems solution framework that tackles global challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss, waste and pollution” based on three basic principles: eliminate waste,...
by Rype Office team | Mar 30, 2022 | Circularity, Most popular, Sustainability
Back in July 2019 we met with Kresse Wesling co-founder of Elvis & Kresse who rescues raw materials which would otherwise go to landfill, and transforms them into beautiful, aspirational bags, accessories and homeware. We caught up with Kresse again (virtually of...
by Rype Office team | Jun 26, 2021 | Saving money, Sustainability
What to do with your savings? Bank interest rates are low, stock market prices are high and property prices seem crazy. And all of these alternatives have little positive impact on the planet or society. At the same time, a lot of innovation to change business for the...
by Rype Office team | Apr 25, 2021 | Sustainability
The number and rapidity of countries and organisations committing to Net Zero Carbon is breath-taking. Net Zero Carbon will require substantial changes to the built environment, which currently accounts for roughly 40% of the UK’s total carbon footprint For those...
by Rype Office team | Apr 22, 2021 | Circularity, Sustainability
Paint360 is an award-winning social enterprise producing recycled paint with low embodied carbon emissions. So naturally we wanted to know more. What does Paint360 do? We are developing a model to impact on the estimated 55 million litres of waste paint generated in...
by Rype Office team | Nov 2, 2020 | Health & wellness, Sustainability
Building certifications are increasingly being used to improve the sustainability of the construction industry and the built environment. BREEAM, LEED, WELL and SKA are examples. For furniture, most providers charge an eye-watering premium to deliver a building...
by Rype Office team | Jul 20, 2020 | Sustainability
Here is how you can make a difference in your own office … Increased scientific concern about catastrophic climate change has seen children marching on the streets, UK Parliament declaring a climate emergency, Extinction Rebellion protests and company Boards...
by Rype Office team | Jun 16, 2020 | Circularity, Design inspiration, Sustainability
Tom Gyr is a designer and craftsman who makes beautiful calligraphy pens from re-purposed or sustainable materials. He is our latest Circularity Champion and he spoke to us about building a less throwaway culture and sustainable innovation. Describe Tom’s Studio in 20...
by Rype Office team | May 21, 2020 | Circularity, Sustainability
Circularity Champion Dr Alasdair Bremner is one of the founders of Alusid, who makes beautiful sustainable surfaces from recycled materials. A materials expert, he is also a yogi and a fantastic thinker on the Circular Economy. We chatted to him about sustainable...
by Rype Office team | Apr 4, 2019 | Health & wellness, Sustainability
Love office plants but don’t have a green thumb? Here are some tips to get started … With their toxin absorption, mould prevention, and calming effect, plants add a lot to offices (read about all of the of benefits of plants here). Many organisations pay an...
by Rype Office team | Mar 20, 2019 | Circularity, Saving money, Sustainability
Some UK universities are putting their purchasing power behind the Circular Economy to save money and reduce their environmental impacts. We showcase the leaders and how they did it. The Circular Economy Works for Universities The pressure on universities...
by Rype Office team | Mar 20, 2019 | Circularity, Saving money, Sustainability
Having trouble procuring Circular Economy products within your organisation? We show how to work within existing procurement processes to achieve more sustainable and lower cost offices. Included is a handy list of the supplier evaluation criteria that you will need...
by Rype Office team | Mar 6, 2019 | Circularity, Saving money, Sustainability
9% to 10% of office furniture is bought by government. So using this buying power to encourage better solutions makes sense. Good intentions: the government and remanufacturing A remanufactured furniture item is one that has been built to the original...
by Rype Office team | Feb 12, 2019 | Circularity, Sustainability
At Rype Office we’re enthusiasts for the concept of the circular office – we believe that workspaces can be greener and cheaper without compromising on quality and beauty. When we’re designing offices we love to work with circular office suppliers who share our...
by Rype Office team | Jan 23, 2019 | Circularity, Design inspiration, Most popular, Sustainability
This striking meeting table has a top made from recycled kitchen cutting boards and plastic bags. It’s beautiful and unique, an eye-catching piece of statement furniture and a great talking point in the office. But more importantly, the RePlastic Table is a scientific...
by Rype Office team | Nov 13, 2018 | Circularity, Design inspiration, Most popular, Sustainability
How does Rype Office create beautiful offices that are cheaper, greener and better – and do it for about half the price of everyone else? The answer is science. Here’s how our scientific approach works… Expectations of new offices have never...
by Rype Office team | Nov 4, 2018 | Circularity, Most popular, Sustainability
Remanufacturing is the future of office furniture: it’s not only cheaper than new, it’s greener and better too. But what is remanufacturing? Here’s what you need to know… Remanufacturing means making something to its original specification, but using a...
by Rype Office team | Oct 23, 2017 | Saving money, Sustainability
The Circular Economy has seen rapid technical advancements enabling remanufactured products to look and perform as new, while bringing a range of other desirable benefits. Here are 5 reasons why remanufactured/circular economy products are better than those made from...
by Rype Office team | Apr 15, 2017 | Sustainability
This article explains the most sustainable office furniture options and how to choose between them – you may be surprised by the results. For many organisations the lure of new furniture is hypnotic – soothing messages, dazzling imagery and encouragement from...
