What happens to your office furniture when it's no longer needed? In this episode, IFMA Global Influencer Michael Amos reveals the staggering reality that 99% of corporate furniture ends up in waste streams, even when it still has significant life left.

Michael shares the inspiring journey of Waste to Wonder Worldwide, a hybrid social enterprise that has equipped over 1,500 schools across 50 countries by ethically redistributing corporate assets. We dive into the Circular Economy, and discuss how facilities managers can lead their organizations toward net-zero targets by prioritizing reuse. Whether you are a business leader, an FM professional or a student, this conversation will change how you view the "trash" you may be sitting on right now.

This episode is sponsored by TMA Systems! Discover more at https://www.tmasystems.com/ifmapodcast

Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction
01:17 Introducing Today's Guest: Michael Amos
02:19 Michael Amos on Ethical Reuse and Social Impact
04:44 Challenges and Solutions in Corporate Asset Reuse
06:33 Global Partnerships and Success Stories
08:04 The Value of Ethical Disposal
18:07 Reporting and Measuring ESG Impact
28:23 Inspiring Stories and Personal Influences
33:19 Conclusion and Call to Action

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Transforming Trash into Treasure: Why Your Office Furniture is an Untapped Asset