Ressource protection for us at Deutsche Bahn means that we use raw materials with caution and reuse as much as possible. In a pilot project we therefore take an upcycling approach and give old office furniture a new lease on life by transforming them into useful products. Thereby we give old office furniture a face-lift. Various local woodshops and upholsterers are supporting us in this.
A second life for old office furniture
The old pieces of furniture are either given a thorough makeover or converted into completely new items. For example, a storage unit could become a bench or old shelves may be made into tables. A special feature of all the new seats is the sustainable fabric “Oceanic” they are covered with. The polyester fibers of the upholstery fabric are made of plastic waste from the oceans and are Ökotex100-certified. DB is a global pioneer in the use of this environmentally friendly material for office furniture.
This means we can significantly extend the life of this furniture and avoid waste. In addition, by not making new purchases, we save raw materials and emissions, and protect our own resources.
