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 | Jun 2, 2019 | 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 | 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
The new commercial agreements for public sector procurement of office furniture represent a huge opportunity for government departments to embrace remanufacturing and lead the transformation of a wasteful industry. Here’s how… The Crown Commercial Service...
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...
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 31, 2018 | Circularity, Sustainability
At Rype Office we’re enthusiastic advocates for a circular approach to business and the economy. Here’s how we think the HS2 rail project can lead the way in bringing sustainability and ‘circularity’ to the UK… High Speed 2 (HS2) is currently the largest...
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 19, 2017 | Saving money, Sustainability
Refurbished office furniture is now a real alternative to new furniture, bringing substantial cost savings and sustainability benefits. This article takes you through the different levels of refurbished office furniture available and what to look out for. Thanks to...
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...
by Rype Office team | Apr 10, 2017 | Sustainability
Rype Office is one of the winners of the 2017 Cummins Environmental Gateway corporate acceleration programme. Cummins, the largest independent maker of diesel engines and related products, called on innovators to submit market-ready sustainable innovations to...
by Rype Office team | Sep 10, 2015 | Saving money, Sustainability
Cheap office furniture no longer involves compromise in comfort, style or colour. Thanks to advancements in refurbishment and remanufacturing, those on a tight budget can now enjoy high quality, ergonomic furniture from brand name manufacturers. Circular economy...
