Position: Head of Sustainability
Company: JPA Workspaces
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https://www.jpa-workspaces.com
Passionate about reducing the carbon cost of furnishing projects and reducing furniture waste.
I work for JPA Workspaces, an independent family business specialising in sustainable furniture solutions and services. This is enabled by our local approach and own logistics which give full control over the complete order process.
My work involves promoting the sustainable development of all aspects of our business underpinned by the 17 UN SDG - in particular SDG 12 – responsible consumption and production.
Always happy to discuss all things sustainable, feel free to get in touch at f.edwards@jpa-workspaces.com
Position: Managing Director
Company: British Furniture Manufacturers Trade Association (BFM)
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http://www.bfm.org.uk/
Company: British Furniture Manufacturers Trade Association (BFM) - http://www.bfm.org.uk/
Position: Executive Director
Company: Company National Bed Federation (NBF)
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http://www.bedfed.org.uk
Jessica has been executive director of the NBF since 2006 but her links with the trade association go back to 1987 when she started working for them as their PR and marketing consultant. She ran her own PR agency, specialising in the furniture and floorcoverings industry from 1987 until 2020.
My background is in marketing and PR but at the NBF we have understood the importance of sustainability and moving towards a Circular Economy for some time. Since 2014, the NBF has:
Produced three reports on the fate of end of life mattresses
Announced a target of 75% diversion from landfill of disposed of mattresses
Published a policy for members on the reuse of used mattresses and components
Coordinated the development of a Register of Approved Mattress Recyclers, which will officially launch in 2022
Engaged with UK governments in discussions on sustainability and in particular Extended Producer Responsibility schemes (EPR), including working jointly with Zero Waste Scotland on an Outline Business Case for EPR for mattresses
Published a Guide to Ecodesign Principles for Mattresses
Is about to publish its Ecodesign Assessment Toolkit and Accreditation Scheme
Is working on its 4th report on EOL mattresses
Is about to publish the NBF Pledge for Our Planet
“I’m incredibly proud of the work we are doing to provide leadership, support and guidance to the UK mattress industry on sustainability. Everyone needs to address this fundamental change to the way we all make, sell and dispose of things for the sake of our planet.
“We support FISP, because it provides companies with good, practical support and direction for their sustainability efforts and so complements our strategic aims.”
The National Bed Federation, founded in 1912, is the UK trade association for UK and Irish mattress and bed manufacturers and their component suppliers and represents around 70% of the sector by turnover. Benefits of membership include enhanced credibility and influence, professional support and expert advice, market intelligence and marketing support, including access to exhibit at the annual Bed Show in September.
Position: Head of Sustainability
Company: The Senator Group plc
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https://www.thesenatorgroup.com/
Position: Head of Sustainability
Company: Orangebox
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https://www.orangebox.com/
Starting his career with a 1st class honours degree in Industrial Design from Brunel University, Gareth now has over 25 years of design experience, encompassing both in-house & consultancy roles. During this time he’s been the design lead on multiple new product developments for Orangebox and is and a passionate advocate for environmentally led design. He’s recently accepted a new role as Head of Sustainability where his remit will expand to guide the company’s journey towards significant decarbonisation. Looking forward his aim is to encourage Orangebox, its customers, distributors & suppliers to adopt a truly holistic approach to product life-cycles as we all adapt towards a more Circular Economy.
Company: Hunts Office Furniture - https://www.huntsoffice.co.uk/
Position: Director
Company: Rhubarb Seating Limited
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https://rhubarbseating.co.uk
Position: Managing Director
Company: EFG Office
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https://www.efgoffice.co.uk/
Position: Operations Manager
Company: FIRA International
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https://www.fira-international.com/
Position: Technical Consultant
Company: FIRA International
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https://www.fira-international.com
Position: SHEQ Manager & Sustainability Lead
Company: Paula Rosa Manhattan
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https://prmf.co.uk
Position: Integrated Management Systems Manager
Company: Moores Furniture Group
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https://www.moores.co.uk
Position: Managing Director
Company: Commercial Interiors UK
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https://www.commercial-interiorsuk.com
Position: Bid Director
Company: Wagstaff
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https://www.wagstaffgroup.co.uk/
Position: Head of Sustainability
Company: Modus Furniture Ltd
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https://www.modusfurniture.co.uk
Position: Sustainability Engineer
Company: Camira Fabrics
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https://www.camirafabrics.com/en-uk
Position: Council Member
Company: Furniture Industry Research Association
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