A Greener Healthcare Future: Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Champion Sustainable Office Solutions

Sam Coggin • May 1, 2023

Redefining Hospital Spaces with Refurbished Office Furniture and Zero-Landfill Practices

The world of business is gradually shifting its focus towards sustainable practices, and the healthcare sector is no exception. Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has taken a significant step forward in its commitment to sustainability by choosing Coggin Sustainable Office Solutions as its main supplier for used refurbished office furniture, office furniture refurbishment, and zero-landfill office clearance. This collaboration will not only help the healthcare institution reduce its carbon footprint but also set a precedent for other organisations in the industry to follow suit.


A Green Partnership: Coggin and Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


As a prominent healthcare organisation in the UK, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is determined to lead the way in sustainable practices. By partnering with Coggin Sustainable Office Solutions, the Trust aims to create a greener and more eco-friendly working environment for its staff, patients, and visitors. Coggin's expertise in providing used refurbished office furniture, office furniture refurbishment, and zero-landfill office clearance services ensures that the Trust's efforts towards sustainability are not only effective but also cost-efficient.


Benefits of Choosing Refurbished Office Furniture


There are numerous advantages to opting for refurbished office furniture, including:


  1. Cost-effectiveness: Refurbished furniture offers a more affordable option compared to purchasing brand new items, allowing organisations to allocate funds to other essential aspects of their operations.
  2. Environmental impact: Choosing refurbished furniture significantly reduces the demand for new resources and raw materials, leading to a decrease in the overall environmental impact of the manufacturing process.
  3. Waste reduction: By refurbishing existing furniture, organisations can prevent functional items from ending up in landfills, thereby reducing waste and contributing to a circular economy.


Zero-Landfill Office Clearance: A Step Towards a Greener Future


One of the main objectives of Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is to reduce its waste generation and minimise the impact on the environment. Coggin's zero-landfill office clearance service plays a pivotal role in helping the Trust achieve this goal. By reusing, recycling, or repurposing office materials and furniture, Coggin ensures that no waste ends up in landfills, thereby promoting a more sustainable future.


Setting a New Standard for Sustainable Healthcare Practices


Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's collaboration with Coggin Sustainable Office Solutions sends a strong message to other organisations in the healthcare sector about the importance of adopting eco-friendly practices. This partnership not only benefits the Trust financially but also demonstrates its commitment to responsible resource management and environmental stewardship.


The decision by Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to choose Coggin Sustainable Office Solutions as one of its main suppliers for used refurbished office furniture, office furniture refurbishment, and zero-landfill office clearance is a testament to its dedication to sustainability. By embracing green practices, the Trust is setting an example for other healthcare institutions to follow, thereby contributing to a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future for all.

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One Size Doesn't Fit All: The Benefits of Resizing and Repurposing Office Desks

By Ida Gorecka • September 8, 2025
Your office transformation is approved. Budget's signed off. New layout's finalised. There's just one problem: those 1600mm executive desks that worked perfectly in the old corner offices are now 400mm too wide for your new collaborative pods. The reception desk you spent £3,000 on last year? It's the wrong height entirely for your rebrand. Most facilities managers would see this as a disposal problem. Skip hire , landfill tax , 12-week lead times for replacements. But what if that's completely backwards? What if the furniture that doesn't fit isn't a problem to solve, but an asset to unlock? Every year in the UK, around 1.2 million desks and 1.8 million office chairs are sent to landfill and only 14 % of them are being reused (Source: WRAP , Lancashire Business View ). Those old, "wrong-sized" desks you're planning to skip? They can be professionally refurbished and resized to your exact specifications in 7-10 days , at 40-70% less than new , with zero waste and a 12-month warranty . This article is for facilities managers, procurement leads, and fit-out teams who want practical, product-focused solutions. You’ll see when resizing and repurposing makes sense, the savings it delivers, the compliance boxes it ticks, and how to roll it out step by step. Curious what your current desks could deliver if resized or refurbished? Book a free assessment - we’ll map options, costs, and timelines for you.

Why Paying More Isn't Always Better: The Smart Choice of Refurbished Ergonomic Chairs

By Ida Gorecka • August 19, 2025
Refitting an office today means juggling a lot: tighter budgets, faster timelines, and pressure to deliver on ESG goals. And when it comes to ergonomic chairs, the one piece of furniture an office team relies on every day, many assume paying more for “new” automatically means better. But that’s no longer true. Refurbished ergonomic chairs offer the same comfort , durability , and support as new, backed by warranties , come with less cost and with far shorter lead times . For facilities and procurement teams, that means more budget freed up for other priorities, and fewer delays holding back your project. At Coggin SOS, we work with organisations that once assumed refurbished meant second-best. Until they saw the results. High-performance, fully warranted ergonomic chairs. Fast delivery. Circular outcomes they could actually report on. And savings of up to 80% compared to new (check out our case studies here ). In this article, you’ll learn what refurbished office chairs really offer in practice, why they’re becoming a preferred option for FM teams and procurement leads, and how your next fit-out or move could be both greener and smarter than you think. Thinking about your next office project? Contact our team and see how premium refurbished ergonomic chairs can give you comfort, savings, and sustainability in one.

Beyond Recycling: The Role of Office Furniture in a Truly Sustainable Economy

By Ida Gorecka • August 7, 2025
If you're here, you're probably managing a lot. A relocation, a refurbishment, or a growing ESG brief. Maybe you’re under pressure to meet sustainability targets, stay on budget, and deliver results your team and clients can actually see. And right now, office furniture might not be on your radar. But it should be. In most organisations, furniture is still treated as an afterthought. It’s functional, it’s bulky, and when it’s no longer needed, it’s often sent straight to landfill. But here’s the truth: when you start thinking of office furniture as a strategic asset within the circular economy , everything changes. For your budget . Your carbon reporting . Your project timelines . Your reputation . This article is for you if you’re tired of defaulting to skips. If you want smarter ways to meet ESG goals without blowing your budget. If you’re ready to make office sustainability a measurable advantage - not just a checkbox. We’ll show you just how much office furniture is wasted each year, what it’s really costing your business, and how the circular economy can apply directly to your projects. You’ll learn how organisations like yours are saving thousands, avoiding skips entirely, and turning unwanted furniture into reportable ESG wins - plus practical steps to get started today. Curious what your office clearance could be worth? Get in touch with our team for a free circular furniture audit.