Office moves are one of the largest drivers of waste in the workplace lifecycle. This checklist helps organizations execute transitions that are more sustainable, cost-efficient, and aligned with how workplaces evolve.
How to Use This Checklist
Use during planning, design, and execution. Align teams and track sustainability, cost, and performance impact.
1. Workplace Strategy & Audit
- Conduct a full audit of existing furniture
- Identify reuse opportunities
- Align with business goals
- Set sustainability targets
2. Furniture Strategy
- Reuse existing furniture
- Evaluate pre-owned and remanufactured
- Specify sustainably sourced products
- Avoid over-purchasing
3. Space Planning
- Optimize layouts
- Design for flexibility
- Reduce material waste
4. Logistics & Installation
- Consolidate deliveries
- Reduce packaging waste
- Optimize scheduling
5. Decommissioning & Asset Recovery
- Inventory all assets
- Resell, donate, recycle
- Minimize landfill
6. Circular Economy Approach
- Extend lifecycle of assets
- Track diversion metrics
7. Employee & Brand Impact
- Communicate sustainability efforts
- Share impact metrics
8. Measurement & Reporting
- Track waste diversion and cost savings
- Use data for reporting
Next Steps
Conduct a Green Move Assessment and build a reuse-first strategy with Wurkwel. A Green Move Assessment evaluates your upcoming office transition to identify opportunities to reduce cost, minimize waste, and maximize reuse.
We assess your existing furniture, develop a reuse-first strategy, model cost savings, and build a decommissioning plan that targets 95%+ landfill diversion—turning your move into a more efficient, sustainable business decision.
Start Your Sustainable Office Move! Contact Us to Get Started.
