Squaring Off On Circularity – BIFMA Learning Series (Industry Hot Topic)

BIFMA is providing live virtual learning opportunities on the 4th Thursday of the month at 12:00pm ET for designers, buyers, our members, and anyone interested in topics that connect furniture to the built environment. There is no fee to attend.

Content will include BIFMA’s HSW-accredited Continuing Education Courses, hot topics in the industry, information about BIFMA and our programs, BIFMA Compliant and LEVEL, and more.

Circularity in commercial furniture is increasingly being judged not by intentions, but by outcomes. This panel examines where circular strategies are working in the marketplace—and where they fall short—by comparing high-quality, durable products with lower-cost, disposable offerings. Industry leaders will discuss the logistical realities of sustainable design from designing products with a “vintage-ready” second life to navigating the complexities of reuse logistics. They will provide real-world examples and actionable strategies for designing and managing furniture products to maximize value while minimizing waste. Whether you are a designer looking for practical solutions, an owner seeking to maximize your asset investment, or a manufacturer caught in the middle, this discussion will illuminate the path forward.

This non-CEU session is designed for owners, A&D professionals, manufacturers, and service providers who want grounded, operational insights on making circularity work in the real world.