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Installnet's Ecoserv: Award-Winning Circular Decommission Program for Commercial Furniture Solutions



07/11/2023


Installnet, a company specializing in commercial furniture solutions, has been honored with the prestigious Top Product of the Year award by Environment + Energy Leader. The recognition is in relation to their innovative program called Ecoserv, which focuses on circular decommissioning of surplus commercial furniture, fixtures, and equipment. This accolade establishes Installnet as a leading global entity in the field of energy and environmental management.
 
Ecoserv is designed to facilitate the repurposing of workspace assets in a manner that generates value for both companies and the community, all while prioritizing environmental preservation. With the profound changes in workspaces and work styles brought about by the pandemic, which have now become more permanent, there has been a heightened interest in sustainability. As a result, Ecoserv has experienced rapid growth.
 
Since its inception in 2012, the program has successfully diverted over 42 million pounds of waste from landfills. Various items have been either resold for reuse or recycled, while others have been donated to Ecoserv's vast network of over 2,500 nonprofit and community organizations spanning all 50 states of the United States and Canada. These organizations range from domestic violence shelters to public safety institutions and veterans groups.
 
The remarkable accomplishments of Installnet's Ecoserv program have garnered the attention of the esteemed panel of judges for the award. One judge commended the program's innovative approach to managing excess waste, particularly in response to the changing office furniture needs during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The judge also acknowledged the significant amount of waste diverted from landfills and reintroduced into the economy. Another judge praised the Ecoserv program for its commendable efforts in scaling up its streamlined circular decommissioning program, effectively minimizing surplus asset waste and landfill impact.
 
The Environment + Energy Leader Awards program aims to celebrate outstanding products and projects that deliver substantial energy and environmental benefits.
 
“Our mission is helping businesses and communities prosper and that means finding sustainability solutions that scale globally, while also serving local communities,” said Dale Ewing, CEO of Installnet. “We are honored to receive this recognition in partnership with our customers and service providers. Getting zero done is an audacious, but achievable goal.”
 
"This year’s entrants had to surpass an exceptionally high bar to qualify for an award, thanks to a seasoned and discerning judging panel as well as stringent judging criteria," said Sarah Roberts, Co-President of E+E Leader, emphasizing the rigorous selection process.