{"id":79147,"date":"2020-11-22T04:31:00","date_gmt":"2020-11-22T04:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/?p=79147"},"modified":"2024-05-24T01:35:22","modified_gmt":"2024-05-24T01:35:22","slug":"recycle-office-chairs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recycle-office-chairs\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Ingenious Ways To Recycle Your Old Office Chairs"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>\n<p>Have you ever considered recycling your office chairs? You may be great at recycling kitchen containers, but in 2024, the real impact lies in sustainability. Perhaps you\u2019ve been sitting in the same chair for years and need an upgrade. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or &#8211; you\u2019re revamping the entire office.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Either way, there is a range of options for you to recycle your office furniture.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/best-ergonomic-office-chair\/\">How To Choose The Ideal Ergonomic Chair<\/a>).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Are The Benefits Of Recycling Your Office Chairs?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/recycle-your-office-chairs-1024x667.jpg\" alt=\"recycle your office chairs\" class=\"wp-image-83128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/recycle-your-office-chairs-1024x667.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/recycle-your-office-chairs-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/recycle-your-office-chairs-768x500.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/recycle-your-office-chairs.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/prowly.com\/magazine\/why-csr-is-essential-in-2019\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Corporate responsibility<\/a> towards environmental efforts will be a necessity in 2023.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you work for yourself or head a large business, rather than organising a council pick up &#8211; you should consider recycling your chairs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The benefits are worth the extra effort, including the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Improved carbon footprint:<\/strong> According to a <a href=\"https:\/\/peppermintmag.com\/sustainable-decorating-studio-mae\/#:~:text=According%20to%20one%20study%20by,90%20kilograms%20of%20carbon%20dioxide.\">Furniture Industry Research Association study<\/a>, the average home furniture generates the same amount of greenhouse gas as burning 20 litres of petrol.<\/li><li><strong>Reduced items in landfill: <\/strong>ABC&#8217;s War on Waste highlighted that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paulsrubbish.com.au\/furniture-waste-statistics-australia\/#:~:text=Australia's%20cheap%20and%20mass%2Dproduced,recycled%20or%20treated%20for%20recovery.\">roughly 85% of furniture on kerbs is sent directly to landfills<\/a> and isn&#8217;t recycled.<\/li><li><strong>Contributed resources to those in need: <\/strong>As living costs rise, furniture poverty increases. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/money\/2022\/feb\/20\/furniture-poverty-the-price-of-moving-in-to-an-empty-house\">4.8 million Aussies report<\/a> needing at least one essential household appliance.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Have You Hosted A Garage Sale?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A garage sale is a great way to do an entire house cleanout and raise some extra dollars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our tips:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Throw<\/strong> a neighbourhood garage sale and team up with those on your street.<\/li><li><strong>Advertise<\/strong> in community groups online and in local cafes.<\/li><li><strong>Price<\/strong> your items reasonably and offer discounts for multiple items.<\/li><li><strong>Hold<\/strong> your sale on the weekend, so more people attend.<\/li><li><strong>Ensure<\/strong> you have cash and card payment options. We like <a href=\"https:\/\/osko.com.au\/home\" rel=\"nofollow\">Osko<\/a> for instant transfers.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">Consider donating your profits towards a local charity &#8211; you are more likely to increase sales and foster a larger turnout.\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:41px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Can You Donate To Charity?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Donating your old office chairs to charity is another beneficial way to recycle them without paying anything out of pocket.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Donate<\/strong> furniture directly to the shops of an organisation like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redcross.org.au\/shop\/donate-clothes-and-goods\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Australian Red Cross<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vinnies.org.au\/page\/Shops\/VIC\/Donate_Goods\/Furniture\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">St Vincent de Paul\u2019s.\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Contact<\/strong> local homeless shelters or hospitals to see if their facilities accept furniture.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Charities will onsell your old office chair at one of their retail stores. The funds will go towards community outreach initiatives and other charitable services throughout Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/how-to-clean-an-office-chair\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>How To Clean Your Office Chair<\/strong><\/a><strong>).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Can You Donate To A School?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Teachers and students can reuse office chairs in classrooms &#8211; exceptionally durable study chairs that are well intact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your chairs can be utilised in the following ways:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Science labs: <\/strong>Kids may need to sit on a durable chair whilst conducting more extended experiments.<\/li><li><strong>Creative classrooms: <\/strong>It\u2019s easy to damage expensive furniture. For children who love to paint &#8211; 2nd hand furniture is a necessity.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>School Halls: <\/strong>Backstage furniture may be needed for presentations or school musicals.<\/li><li><strong>Libraries: <\/strong>Consider reading rooms in libraries which are often made up of different furniture for children to relax and unwind whilst they read.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Donating your old office equipment will help schools save money while providing teachers and students with comfortable seating options. For tips to contribute to Australian schools, read <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.education.vic.gov.au\/pal\/donating-furniture-equipment\/guidance\/recycling-options-disposing-furniture-playground\" rel=\"nofollow\">here.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">Privately owned educational facilities such as pre-schools or after-school care can also benefit from donating your old office chairs. Be sure to check out your local options.\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/protecting-carpet-from-office-chair\/\">How To Protect Carpet From Office Chair Damage<\/a>).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Could You Sell Your Office Chair To An Upcycling Business?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to make money from your old chair, consider selling it to an upcycling business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These businesses:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Pick<\/strong> up or accept the furniture drop-off.<\/li><li><strong>Recycle<\/strong> all materials.<\/li><li><strong>Refurbish<\/strong> the item or create it into something new.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Upcycling is a great way to prevent items in a landfill. Australian upcycling businesses often resell on Facebook Marketplace or Gumtree, much <a href=\"https:\/\/junkee.com\/gumtree-aussie-artists-launch-upcycled-furniture-range\/317422\">like this successful duo.&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also start a side hustle of refurbishing furniture in your own time. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.masterclass.com\/articles\/how-to-upcycle-furniture\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read here<\/a> for tips and tricks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. <strong>Can You Use Them As Extra Outdoor Seating?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many ways to repurpose your old office chair for outdoor use if you have an outdoor space, like a patio or deck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Utilise<\/strong> chairs as extra seating for guests.<\/li><li><strong>Use<\/strong> the chairs as an additional place for kids to sit while you&#8217;re having dinner outside.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Turn<\/strong> the chair into a holder for herbs or small plants.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">Invest in new chair legs or a cushion to revamp your old office chair into a piece of furniture in other areas of the house.\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6<\/strong>. <strong>Can You Keep Them As Guest Chairs?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your home office may benefit from extra seating, especially if guests visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider keeping your old office chair (when in good condition) as a secondary seat opposite your desk or as a souvenir for how far you&#8217;ve come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\"> I still own some office furniture from when my wife and I moved in together for the first time &#8211; and it&#8217;s very special to me.\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Can You Turn Them Into Desk Chairs For Your Kids?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your kids may be of an age where they are beginning to do homework in their rooms.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best recycling options is to gift your office chairs to your children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Consider<\/strong> tightening bolts and screws for more minor children, making the chair sturdy.<\/li><li><strong>Invest<\/strong> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlightstores.com\/bedroom\/kids-bedroom\/kids-cushions\" rel=\"nofollow\">coloured or patterned cushions,<\/a> so the kids are comfortable and excited about their study space.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">To personalise the chair, allow kids to paint or decorate the handles in colours that match their room. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.officeworks.com.au\/shop\/officeworks\/c\/education\/kids-art-craft\/kids-painting-supplies\" rel=\"nofollow\">Officeworks is best<\/a> for supplies &#8211; you may even find your new office chair there.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:18px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"790\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-to-recycle-office-chairs-1024x790.jpg\" alt=\"how to recycle office chairs\" class=\"wp-image-79210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-to-recycle-office-chairs-1024x790.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-to-recycle-office-chairs-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-to-recycle-office-chairs-768x593.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-to-recycle-office-chairs-1536x1186.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-to-recycle-office-chairs.jpg 1640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>There Are Endless Ways To Recycle Office Chairs.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can recycle most old office chairs in many ways to improve your carbon footprint and assist those in need. A win-win!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider contacting local schools and organisations, holding a garage sale, gifting to family members or repurposing your old office chairs in your own house.<br><br>It\u2019s essential to develop a mindset of sustainability to ensure your items last longer, and you avoid buying for the sake of buying.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Steven<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Have you ever considered recycling your office chairs? 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