Human impact through B2B reuse
Since designing our eco-socially responsible disposal services, we have completed several projects that have helped thousands of people. Thanks to numerous contributors, essential goods, furniture, office supplies and other items have been donated to nonprofits for reuse instead of being discarded. Every project tells a story: an organization choosing to give its surplus a second life, a nonprofit furnishing its premises without buying new, and a community benefiting in concrete ways. Discover how these initiatives translate into measurable environmental and social outcomes through real projects completed with Réutilisons.
Case studies
March 2023 pilot project
Before
Operations teams spent several days sorting furniture, managing internal requests and coordinating exchanges by email. The process was stressful, fragmented and difficult to track from beginning to end.
With Réutilisons
Following an approach aligned with the 3RV-E hierarchy, the manager centralized all assets on a single platform, automated certain notifications and reduced internal coordination-related exchanges by 80%. Disposition became a clear, documented and easy-to-manage process.
Human impact
Team members regained control of the process. They describe it as less chaotic, more predictable and less mentally demanding. The team can now focus on its core work without being overwhelmed by surplus logistics.
Testimonial
“Réutilisons reduced the pressure on our teams. We finally have a process that doesn't exhaust us.”
Impact indicators
- 90,478 lb or more of furniture diverted from landfill.
- 395 or more items offered to community organizations.
- $69,000 or more in donated financial value.
- 3 organizations supported.
March 2023 pilot project
Before
Teams had to manage a large volume of furniture within a tight timeline while respecting floor constraints and the requirements of responsible disposition. Coordinating donations, sorting and logistics represented a major challenge.
With Réutilisons
The team used a centralized platform to inventory, sort and offer items to selected organizations. Collection and redistribution logistics were handled, freeing internal teams to focus on their core activities.
Human impact
Team members experienced a smoother, less stressful process, with a clear understanding of what would happen to each item. They were able to focus on their primary mission while knowing their surplus was directly benefiting the community.
Testimonial
“This project showed us that we all have a responsibility to rethink what we consider useless.”
Impact indicators
- 39,302 lb or more of furniture diverted from landfill.
- 233 or more items offered to community organizations.
- $79,330 or more in donated financial value.
- 9 organizations supported.