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The replacement of old furniture at the end of the year is difficult
The frequency of furniture replacement is gradually increasing as people's living standards improve. Especially with the approach of the Spring Festival, some citizens are buying new furniture to move into their new homes, while others want to update their furnishings before the holiday. However, the growing issue of waste furniture has become a major concern. So, what should we do with this surplus furniture?
Furniture typically enters its phase-out period every 5 to 10 years under normal circumstances. A few years ago, many people would give old furniture to relatives or friends. But now, with higher living standards, people are less inclined to keep or reuse old pieces. As a result, how to properly deal with waste furniture has become a pressing problem for those who have moved into new homes or are looking to buy new furniture.
If a furniture company can learn from the experience of the home appliance industry and introduce a furniture trade-in program, it could potentially establish a new model in furniture sales. It is reported that a local furniture company once launched a trade-in service, but after several challenges, it was difficult to find any information about the initiative.
However, it is challenging for furniture store owners to find proper channels for recycling or trading in old furniture due to various issues and the lack of clear guidelines in case of disputes. Recycling furniture is already a complex process, let alone implementing a trade-in system. Some stores offer a simple solution: when customers purchase new furniture, they can pay a small fee, and the delivery staff will take the old furniture away.
According to insiders in the furniture industry, implementing a trade-in system remains difficult. Recycling old furniture requires significant manpower and resources, and there is currently no standardized process approved by the furniture industry. Without such a framework, it’s hard to create an efficient and sustainable system.
Zhong Kai, a manager at a furniture store, mentioned that recycling furniture for trade-in is often unprofitable. He suggested that subsidy programs similar to those for electric vehicles or appliances could be considered for furniture recycling. He hopes society will provide more innovative ways to turn waste into treasure, reducing the environmental burden caused by discarded furniture.