There is still a perception that being sustainable and ethical in business is an expensive luxury. But this couldn’t be further from the truth. While there is an urgent need to do business sustainably for no other reason than it’s the right thing to do, forward-thinking organisations are discovering that sustainable business practices can also […]

With a greater focus on the environment, more and more people are looking to buy office furniture that’s sustainable. Yet there is a perception that choosing sustainable office furniture is going to be more costly than your budget will allow. But sustainable office furniture isn’t as expensive as you’d think, and there are a number […]

One of the easiest ways to reduce furniture waste - and the associated carbon emissions - is simply to buy well and look after the furniture items you already have. So you’re aiming for better furniture which will be in use for longer. My Mum used to tell me years ago to buy a good […]

Global Campaign to ensure that wooden furniture and components are Responsibly sourced. By Alun Watkins Executive Director of PEFC and Chairman of FISP. The furnishings industry is the third-highest user of wood in the world, behind the construction and paper industries. It also accounts for approximately 12 percent of all man-made greenhouse gas emissions. The […]

You may think that looks are superficial, especially when it comes to your workspace, but there’s a lot more to designing an office space than choosing a neutral colour for the walls and having matching desks. Your office space needs to reflect your brand values not just because it looks good - although that’s important […]

The ‘circular economy’ is a phrase you’ll become more and more familiar with in the future. We have become hyper aware of the effects of our throwaway lifestyle and how we are using up the earth’s resources, and two years ago, the UK government declared a Climate Emergency. The need for sustainability has become more […]

Over the last few months, we have seen seismic shifts in the workplace, witnessing the impact of major advances in technology and the cultural impact of work / life balance approaches. While flexible working began as a 90s trend, it has fast become the working norm. How we use and stow away our personal things […]

If your organisation badly needs more space, a Room Pod could be the ideal solution.  Our range of Room Pods caters for a variety of shapes and sizes and both indoor and outdoor use, making the most of any unused, wasted space on site.  Acoustic panels enable privacy and quiet space making Pods ideal for […]

We are delighted to announce that JPA are now an official Patron of the Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce. Through our role as Patron we look forwards to working with Briege, her fabulous team, and chamber members to help individuals and businesses move forwards during these challenging times. JPA actively help futureproof workspaces, assist with change […]