Solution: Encouraging rental services. Owner: Move and Rent. Circular Strategy: Reuse.
Description
This organisation encourages individuals to rent furniture instead of owning it outright. The idea is to sell a service rather than goods and designed with zero-waste in mind.
Location
France.
Scale
More than 30,000 pieces of furniture have benefited from a second life since 2012.
Potential circular economy impact
The organisation creates zero waste by offering renting services. Individuals then have the freedom to redecorate without creating any waste. All the furniture at the end of contracts is then reused with help from network partners.
What’s involved?
People: Staff to monitor websites; contracts for furniture.
Resources: Suitable vehicles; equipment.
Technology: Website.
Implementation: Trained staff; suitable vehicles; equipment.