The solution will reflect our answer. Let’s choose wisely. If we want to perpetuate our obsession with short term corporate profit maximization above all else, then treating imperfect, unwanted furniture as waste makes great sense. The global waste industry captures all of the gains and their stockholders win. Meanwhile, landfill space shrinks, methane emissions increase, and leachate grows. The tyranny of new continues unabashed, and existing top down power structures remain intact. If, however, we want to build just, resilient, and more prosperous local economies, then we would harness these materials, incentivize collection and redistribution, and prioritize local wealth building. We know not all imperfect, unwanted furniture is waste. But,…