What Is rePurpose? Provides new life for all your no longer needed facility assets Does this in a socially responsible, economically viable way
Why rePurpose? Demonstrate your stewardship of resources by diverting unwanted assets from landfills Provide much needed assets to deserving nonprofit organizations Turn disposal into an economically viable, charitable donation
What Benefits Does rePurpose Give You? Socially responsible business solution for disposal of unwanted corporate assets Tax credit for fair market value of items and overhead costs associated with donation Immediate title transfer removes risk and costs associated with liability Strong sustainability story for internal and external audiences
What Do Beneficiaries Get from rePurpose? Furniture, equipment, and supplies that are desperately needed Additional time, energy, and funding to fully focus on their mission
How Does the Earth Benefit? Reduces amount of unwanted assets going to landfill (now 67%) Supports earth-friendly design with potential LEED points for furniture disposal tonnage and innovation rePurposing 100 offices reduces carbon emissions by 37.5 tons
rePurpose Process Register project Inventory unwanted corporate assets Identify beneficiaries Transfer title Coordinate removal Generate PR plan Deliver to beneficiaries Issue tax credit Provide final inventory disposition report
An Economically Viable Solution Unlike straight landfill disposal or recycling, cost to rePurpose is offset by a tax credit for fair market value of donated product
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Additional tax credit provided for overhead costs of donation Reduced liability through title transfer Inventory disposition report meets Global Management Standards
100 Workstations: West Coast Estimated Total Weight = 23.0 Tons
Dismantle & Remove
Landfill Fees per Ton ($303)
Recycling Fees per Ton ($250)
Title Transfer
Total for 100 Workstations
Charitable Tax Receipt
Disposal to Landfill
Recycling
rePurpose
$8,166
$8,166
N/A
$6,960
N/A
N/A
N/A
$5,750
N/A
N/A
N/A
-$1
$15,106
$13,916
$16,714
N/A
N/A
$45,000
100 Workstations: East Coast Estimated Total Weight = 23.0 Tons
Dismantle & Remove
Landfill Fees per Ton ($122)
Recycling Fees per Ton ($300)
Title Transfer
Total for 100 Workstations
Charitable Tax Receipt
Disposal to Landfill
Recycling
rePurpose
$9,161
$9,161
N/A
$2,806
N/A
N/A
N/A
$6,900
N/A
N/A
N/A
-$1
$11,967
$16,061
$14,000
N/A
N/A
$45,000
100 Workstations: South Estimated Total Weight = 23.0 Tons
Dismantle & Remove
Landfill Fees per Ton ($146)
Recycling Fees per Ton ($150)
Title Transfer
Total for 100 Workstations
Charitable Tax Receipt
Disposal to Landfill
Recycling
rePurpose
$7,727
$7,727
N/A
$3,358
N/A
N/A
N/A
$3,450
N/A
N/A
N/A
-$1
$11,085
$11,177
$12,800
N/A
N/A
$45,000
A Way to Work for a Better World Simple, turnkey, costeffective process Help for deserving local, regional, and global charities Relief for the earth from the negative impact of traditional disposal
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