The Furniture Industry Research Association (FIRA) has launched a new industry-wide survey to gather key insights into the disposal of unsold furniture and how it is managed across the UK sector.
Aimed at manufacturers, retailers and suppliers, the survey explores how unsold stock arises, current disposal and reuse practices, and the barriers that limit greater redistribution and waste reduction. FIRA says responses will help it build a stronger evidence base to support improved industry practices and inform wider circular-economy policy development.
This work follows FIRA’s involvement in research led by Resource Futures for the Scottish Government and Zero Waste Scotland, where significant gaps in sector-specific data were identified – particularly from organisations managing high volumes of stock, returns and recalls.
FIRA says insights gathered from the survey – open until 10th March 2026 – will be vital in identifying operational challenges and uncovering opportunities to reduce waste throughout the product lifecycle, and it encourages all eligible organisations to take part, helping ensure the results accurately represent the full diversity of industry experience.
Take part in FIRA’s Unsold Furniture survey here.
