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Disposal

Our desks and filing products are designed to last 20 years. But we know customers have much shorter furniture replacement cycles.

As part of our environmental obligations, Task Systems works closely with customers to maximise the useful life of our products and prevent waste going to landfill.

Our desktop replacement service allows customers to extend the life of desks and tables by keeping the desk frame and simply changing the top.

If a customer requires new desks, we take away the old furniture and resell it, or if it is damaged beyond repair, recycle steel and aluminium parts and dispose of the board in an

environmentally responsible manner.

To help customers comply with their own CSR policies, we can arrange for unwanted furniture to be donated to charities and social enterprises.

Installation

Once furniture has been delivered and installed its impact on the environment is neutral. However, the way it is laid out is significant and can have a major impact on a customer's own carbon footprint, as well as the comfort and well-being of its employees.

Task Systems’ space planners are trained to help customers reduce their own CO 2 emissions by devising office layouts that make maximum use of natural light and minimise the need for air conditioning.

All cardboard and plastic packaging is removed from the customer's offices and processed as part of Task Systems cardboard and plastic recycling scheme.

Logistics

The warehousing and delivery of Task Systems products are designed to minimise the use of energy, helping to reduce carbon emissions.

Recently Task Systems moved to a 22,000 square foot, energy-efficient warehouse in Galleons Reach, Becton. The warehouse is built to the latest thermal efficiency standards and incorporates high racking to maximise space utilisation.

As part of our carbon reduction programme, all lighting is controlled by PIR sensors and turns off automatically if no one is present.

From the warehouse, furniture is delivered to the customer's site using a modern fleet of diesel trucks and Sprinter vans. Delivery routes are planned using the latest GPS systems and route planning software. This eliminates unnecessary journeys and improves fuel efficiency.