Our ‘Earth-friendly’ reward could give you up to £250 discount on the cost of Reupholstery*
What LEAF ™ Stands For
Leading. We drive real change for reuse in the furniture & furnishings industry.
Environmental – Reducing waste, carbon footprints and pollution.
Action – Practical solutions, not promises.
Furnishings – Sofas, chairs, stools, curtains and beyond.
What LEAF ™ Stands For
Leading – Driving real change in the furniture & furnishings industry.
Environmental – Reducing waste, carbon footprints and pollution.
Action – Practical solutions, not promises.
Furnishings – Sofas, chairs, stools, curtains and beyond.
Our Impact
A single reupholstered 2-seater sofa saves around 40 kg of landfill waste and reduces carbon emissions by up to 72% compared to buying new.
Upholstered dining chairs, armchairs, and footstools re-covered through LEAF ™ extend their lifespan by years, keeping high-quality furniture in circulation and out of landfill.
Across the UK & Europe, LEAF ™ is building a network of certified upholsterers and partners dedicated to sustainable living.
Who’s Involved?
LEAF ™ is a collective. Upholsteryconnect is a founding member and key driver, giving consumers easy access to trusted upholsterers and showcasing the environmental savings of every recovered piece. Other upholsterers and partners across the UK & Europe are joining to amplify the impact.
Why Join LEAF ™ ?
For Customers – Beautifully re-imagined furniture that’s better for the planet and your pocket.
For Upholsterers, Curtain makers & Designers – Access to sustainability recognition & movement that sets you apart from competitors.
For Communities – Less waste, more local skills, stronger circular economy.
Together, We’re Making Change
LEAF ™ isn’t just about re-covering furniture. It’s about changing culture — from a throwaway society to one that values craftsmanship, reuse, and sustainability. With every sofa, chair, or footstool recovered, we’re building a greener future across the UK and Europe.
About LEAF ™
LEAF ™ is a sustainability movement transforming how consumers think about furniture & furnishings
It brings together Upholsterers, Designers, Retailers, and conscious consumers to tackle one of the UK & Europe’s hidden waste problems: discarded upholstered furniture & furnishings.
Every year, thousands of sofas, chairs, curtains & footstools are sent to landfill or incinerated — most of which could be saved. LEAF ™ exists to change that.
1. Why Furniture Reuse Matters
Furniture manufacture is one of the largest contributors to embedded carbon – mainly from materials such as timber, metals, foams, and textiles .
Most of a sofa’s carbon footprint comes from the materials inside it—wood, foams, fabrics, and metals. Making new furniture locks in a lot of carbon, while reusing or refurbishing it avoids that impact and cuts emissions by more than half.
By keeping furniture in use for longer, we save resources, reduce waste, and can make a real difference to the planet.
2. What is the LEAF Reward?
A customer reward scheme that gives value back for reusing, repairing, or recycling furniture – reducing waste and cutting carbon..
3. How LEAF Reduces Carbon
Based on FIRA findings: materials are the biggest factor in carbon footprint .
Show side-by-side bar chart:
New sofa (90kg CO2e) vs. Reused/refurbished sofa (65kg CO2e).
Highlight % savings (≈72%).
4. The Reward Model
Steps illustrated as icons:
Donate / Return furniture.
Repair & Refurbish instead of discarding.
Earn LEAF Points (redeemable on future purchases/services).
Track Your Impact (see how much KgCO2(e) you saved).
5. Collective Impact
Infographic-style stats:
Every sofa reused saves up to 65kg CO2e.
Every armchair reused saves ~25kg CO2e.
If 1,000 items are reused, that’s the equivalent of removing 150 cars from the road for a year.
6. Call to Action
Bold panel: “Join the LEAF Reward. Save money. Save carbon. Save our future.”
QR code or URL: upholsteryconnect.com/leaf-reward
Why throw away when you can save? Restore your furniture, earn our LEAF reward, and enjoy a fresh look without the waste.
Leading Environmental Action in Furnishings (LEAF) - Claim back up to £250 discount. Based on the carbon footprint (KgCO2(e)) and landfill waste (Kg) savings through reuse - comparison made against newly manufactured furniture. Full T&Cs apply.
