Your regular dose of reuse and circular economy news, info & funnies from Warp It

University of Liverpool embraces reuse with Warp It

One month since launching Warp It as part of Sustainability Week 2025, the University of Liverpool has saved nearly £30,000, as staff embrace reuse. This represents a . . .

Warp It members are leading the reuse revolution

Hospitals, universities, councils, charities, and many other organisations are ditching the throwaway culture and embracing reuse thanks to Warp It. By doing so, they’ve . . .

East Lancashire NHS Trust saves over £391,000 and cuts waste with Warp It

East Lancashire NHS Trust has made significant strides in cost savings and sustainability by using Warp It to reuse and redistribute surplus items. The Trust has . . .

Break free from overconsumption and reuse all year round

With Black Friday driving an estimated £3 billion in UK sales, this annual event has become a major fixture in the retail calendar sparking a buying frenzy that fuels . . .

Feature: items at different locations

Depending on your project circumstances or requirements, or the type of commodities that are being traded Warp It reuse system, you may need to find items at various . . .

Nottingham Trent University saves over £152,000 by reusing desks

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) has saved more than £152,000 by reusing 760 desks, thanks to a project led by its Facilities Team. Instead of buying new desks, the . . .

Refreshed reuse drive for University of Salford saves over £30k in less than a year

Since the beginning of 2024, the University of Salford has successfully reused over £30,000 worth of office furniture through Warp It. In just nine months, reusing has . . .

Warp It helps Leicester Partnership NHS Trust saves over £104,000 in just 18 months

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust has made significant strides in sustainability, saving over £104,000 in just 18 months by using Warp It to reuse unwanted items. By . . .

University College London achieves big wins thanks to reuse

University College London (UCL) is approaching an impressive £2 million in savings thanks to reuse with Warp It. Reusing office furniture and medical equipment has also . . .

Reuse boosts Coventry University Group’s green goals

Coventry University Group’s dedication to environmental responsibility has been significantly bolstered by the impactful success of reusing with Warp It. Reusing a range . . .

Free furniture and equipment for charities and schools in Ireland

The Warp It reuse system is a network where charities and schools can access free assets like stationery, chairs, desks, cabinets, and sports equipment. There's no . . .

It’s time to empty our "drawers of doom"

New research has found we hoard 880 million unused electrical items and throw away 103,000 tonnes of electricals. The recycling campaign group estimates we've gone from . . .

Get ready for the Great British Spring Clean

Each day millions of things that could be reused end up being thrown away. The Keep Britain Tidy charity inspires people to end waste now and for future generations. Its . . .

Reuse saves over 100 tonnes of carbon for The University of Exeter

The University of Exeter has diverted 100 tonnes of carbon emissions, visually equivalent to 100 hot air balloons, in just five years thanks to the Warp It reuse scheme. . . .

Welsh Health Board scoops award as reuse saves £620,000

Hywel Dda University Health Board scooped a Nursing Times Award in 2023 for its cost savings and waste reduction through sustainable procurement. The Health Board’s . . .

Five ways to reach your reuse resolutions

The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to start new habits and bid farewell to old ones. But it can be hard to sustain the motivation to match our good . . .

Reuse saves University of Plymouth £60,000 in just one year

The University of Plymouth has saved £60,000 in 12 months by using the Warp it reuse initiative. Savings came from reusing office furniture and stationery, instead of . . .

Plymouth NHS Trust take on reuse

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is the latest organisation to embrace reuse as it works to achieve the national NHSE net zero targets and their own Green Plan. . . .

Reuse and the waste hierarchy

Reuse is a great way to prevent waste. It’s high on the waste hierarchy and is a more sustainable option than repurposing, recycling, or disposal. However, a report . . .

Reuse helps Norfolk community group source critical supplies for Ukraine

A community group helping humanitarian efforts in war-torn Ukraine has sent a huge amount of donations supplied by the Warp It reuse community. North Norfolk Aid for . . .

Feature: admin only to add items

Depending on your project circumstances or requirements, or the type of commodities that are being traded, you may need to turn off the ability for staff to upload items . . .

Reuse savings more than double in a year for University of Cambridge

The University of Cambridge has reached £853,435 in savings in just a year thanks to reusing with Warp It. The figure represents a 117 percent increase on the £418,000 . . .

Hospital trusts reap reuse benefits

Five hospital trusts in Lancashire and South Cumbria have saved over £80,000 in just five months thanks to reusing with Warp It. Colleagues have been re-purposing . . .

Increasing charitable donations with reuse all around the world

In a move to scale up donations across the globe, Warp It is inviting even more charities to join its reuse network. The effort comes as donations to charity, both in . . .

Reuse at heart of North Bristol NHS Trust net zero goal

North Bristol NHS Trust has saved 121,079 kg in carbon and avoided sending 36,483 kg of waste to landfill, by using the Warp It reuse system. The Trust, which provides . . .

A decade of reuse with Warp It

Warp It was established in 2013 by Daniel O'Connor following in the footsteps of his rag and bone man grandfather. Applying the principles of websites such as eBay and . . .

Top 10 reuse tips

Warp It is a thriving online redistribution system allowing users across the UK and abroad to reuse unwanted and unloved items, diverting them from landfill. Reuse is . . .

New UK waste reduction policy programme

The UK government has announced plans to encourage increase reuse, repair, and recycling as part of its goal to achieve a circular economy. The Maximising Resources, . . .

A complete guide to using Warp It

Our mission is to help organisations keep equipment, assets and ‘stuff’ circulating and we want to make it as easy as possible for anyone using Warp It. Below is our . . .

Reusing with POPs regulations in mind

New guidance and regulations were established on 1 January 2023 that restrict the storage and disposal of waste containing Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs). The . . .

Time for a summer clear out

The summer months are a great time to have a clear out. We know many of our members, in particular universities, colleges, and schools, do big clear outs before they . . .

The Reuse Revolution continues

This is thanks to the growing Warp It community, which continues to take reuse action and shift towards a circular economy. Moving away from the ‘Take-Make-Dispose’ . . .

Reuse and the Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable development is a global priority and aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is an increasingly recognised way to make a positive impact as an . . .

Reuse saves hospital ward hundreds of pounds

A women’s health ward at Ipswich Hospital has saved hundreds of pounds in a matter of weeks by rehoming unwanted equipment and furniture using the Warp It reuse system. . . .

Reusing furniture brings savings for University College Dublin

University College Dublin (UCD) has saved an estimated €280K and diverted more than 45 tonnes of furniture from landfill since joining the Warp It reuse and . . .

Charities flock to join reuse community

Over 200 charities and non-profit groups in the UK and overseas have joined the Warp It reuse community since the beginning of the year, boosting total charitable . . .

Waste not, want not: reusing preloved electrical goods

E-waste, or waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), is the planet’s fastest-growing waste stream. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) an . . .

Feature: downloading a members list

One of the great benefits Warp It offers is the ability to get everyone in your organisation signed up and committed to reusing. There are various reasons you may need . . .

Feature: viewing expired items

On occasion, you may need to view listed items on the Warp it system that have expired. Here’s a quick guide to show you how to do this. First, you’ll need to log in to . . .

Feature: automated sign up for users

We’ve made setting up Warp it even easier by automating the signing-up process for users. Users normally have to be approved by an administrator before they can access . . .

North Ayrshire Council cuts costs and carbon with Warp It

North Ayrshire Council has helped save over 58,000 kg of carbon and avoided more than 22,300 kg of waste since joining Warp It in 2015. The Council has also saved over . . .

Hospital opens doors for reuse clearance days

A Liverpool hospital will open its doors to schools, charities, community groups, and non-profits to give away a wide range of furniture and other items as part of its . . .

Zero in on reuse to boost circularity

Sustainability experts have issued an urgent call for a ‘seismic cultural shift’ towards reuse to solve the growing waste and pollution crisis. A BRITA UK paper shows . . .

Warp It reuse community tips £5 million in charitable donations

Over £5.2 million worth of donations from the Warp It reuse and redistribution community have been given to charities in the UK and abroad. The level smashes the target . . .

Warp It reuse community steps up to support medical mission to Ukraine

Warp It members have donated a wide range of medical aid and equipment to help combat paramedics in war-torn Ukraine, following an appeal by community group North . . .

Feature: booking items

The whole purpose behind Warp It is to help organisations reuse a wide range of items including office furniture and fixtures, stationery, corporate wear, uniforms, and . . .

Feature: tick box controls

Almost anything can be reused. This includes electrical equipment, office furniture, stationery, uniforms and corporate workwear, lab equipment, and medical equipment. . . .

Reuse leads to nearly £418,000 in financial savings for University of Cambridge

The University of Cambridge has saved £418,000 in just six years by using the Warp It reuse system. The organisation joined Warp It in 2016 and during this time has . . .

Reuse sees £19,000 savings for Swansea University in just six months

Swansea University has made £19,000 in savings, avoided three tonnes of waste and 9,000 kilograms of carbon since signing up with the Warp It reuse community at the . . .

Quick and easy Christmas declutter message to staff

The lead-up to Christmas is the perfect time to organise an office declutter in preparation for a fresh New Year. Setting up a declutter campaign at any time of the year . . .

Golden-hearted group appeals for medical donations to help Ukraine

A community group in Norfolk is appealing for medical aid and equipment to help combat paramedics and injured civilians in war-torn Ukraine. North Norfolk Aid for . . .

Reuse is crucial to the circular economy

Shifting from the ‘Take-Make-Dispose’ linear economic model to a circular economy is a recognised solution to address the climate crisis and realising a resilient, net . . .

Taking reuse support to all UK regions

We’re here to help the Warp It community increase reuse rates, demonstrate the power of the circular economy, and prove the business model. Our latest area of support . . .

A rough guide to reuse

Almost anything can be reused or repurposed and benefits include avoiding landfill, reducing waste, and saving money. See more on the benefits reuse offers. The Warp It . . .

Workshop: hands-on help for your reuse programme- an exploration!

We are proposing something new! Something that will massively increase reuse. Something that will help you push things along, demonstrate the power of the circular . . .

Mini-victories are the dopamine hits you can thrive on

Some days can feel like swimming against the tide. It’s difficult, it saps your energy, it feels like you need to take one step backwards to take two steps forwards. . . .

Feature: setting up held items

On occasion you may wish to upload items to the Warp It system and reserve, or keep them on hold, before they are released on the live marketplace. Here’s a quick guide . . .

Why you must share your reuse story with the world

Right from the start of your reuse journey, it’s a good idea to track your experiences. In this article, we’re going to tell you why, and help you explore your story in . . .

NHS Trust gives unwanted uniforms worth £25k to charity

The Guy and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust has donated nearly 1,700 hospital uniforms, worth £25,000, to the Sylvia Lanka Foundation for use in hospitals in Sri Lanka. . . .

The most productive thing you can do is stop

Wait, hold up, does that make sense? Why on Earth would we be telling you to stop what you’re doing? It’s because we’re going to explain the benefits of taking a break. . . .

Feature: listing lab and medical equipment

Reusing lab and medical equipment and medical research or biomedical devices has proven challenging in the past. This is because these devices, equipment, and machines . . .

Workshop: can you sell your pre-used assets?

Buying pre-loved items is becoming increasingly popular, spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic and a better awareness of its environmental benefits. According to eBay, there . . .

How to flesh out a brilliant sustainability idea

So, you’ve had a lightbulb bulb moment on how you think you can improve sustainability in your organisation. It might be a new idea, or a way to enhance an existing . . .

Reusing medical equipment is the right remedy

There has been an upsurge in discarding hospital textile and fabric-covered chairs and soft furnishings, with many health organisations opting to use wipeable furniture . . .

Reach out! With a newsletter

A newsletter is a brilliant way to build trust with the right people, get them involved with your reuse project, and spread the word. Whether you want staff to adopt . . .

University of Glasgow set to save £1million as it confirms eighth year of reuse with Warp It

The University of Glasgow is on track to hit a million pounds in financial savings as it enters its eighth year using the Warp It redistribution system. The university . . .

Warp It reuse community goes from strength to strength

The Warp It redistribution system has seen a surge in membership renewals during the last three months, highlighting the ongoing value of reuse and sustainability for . . .

Workshop: green your lab by reusing equipment

Laboratories often produce vast amounts of waste, due to frequent personnel turnover, lab moves, and changing research needs. The increased use of single-use plastics, . . .

Feature: setting up sites, campuses, and departments

A Warp It feature often overlooked, but proven to be very popular, is the capability of setting up sites, campuses and even departments on the system. NHS Trusts, . . .

A guide to building clearances as new ways of working are adopted

The pandemic has accelerated trends in remote work and many organisations are shifting to flexible workspace, a move that will reduce the overall space they need and . . .

Workshop: Creating storage hubs for the Warp It reuse community

Storage space is at a premium becoming increasingly scarce, especially as many organisations reimagine and reshape their spaces as they move towards remote or hybrid . . .

Charities urged to sign up to Warp It reuse service

Charities and third sector organisations are encouraged to register with the Warp It redistribution system. They will be matched with organisations to get free office . . .

Daniel's Solid Advice for Launching Your Reuse Programme

We have had a big surge in new customers over the last couple of months... so we thought we would get some inside info from Daniel on the best ways to launch your . . .

Get the most out of a spring clean

In this guide we'll give you seven nifty hacks to use both in the office at at home, for getting the most out of a clean desk and space. The goal is to increase . . .

Helping NHS Integrated Care Systems reuse assets better

Warp it helps the NHS collaborate and use its land and buildings better; this saves money, maximises asset value and liberates space. Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) work . . .

Workshop: making storage work for your reuse and circular economy strategy

The Warp It ambition to make reuse and the circular economy the norm is coming to fruition as our community make huge strides in reducing waste and carbon by reusing and . . .

Reuse critical to achieving a net zero NHS

The NHS in England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales has pledged to become net zero and build climate resilience, following the COP26 summit in Glasgow. No time frame was . . .

Workshop: Donating surplus items to the third sector & schools

Non-profit organisations operate as businesses and donating furniture, stationery, equipment, and other items will allow them to focus on their core activities, be . . .

Shropshire Council smashes reuse goals

Shropshire Council has exceeded its reuse goals by saving over £125,000 in procurement and disposal thanks to hard work, vision, collaboration and the Warp It . . .

Mental health charity renovates therapy rooms with reused office furniture

A mental health charity has refurbished its therapy rooms with a range of old and unwanted office furniture donated from the Warp It redistribution system. Glasgow-based . . .

Kickstart your reuse team with young talent

The right people can boost efficiency, productivity helping you run a successful reuse programme, and young talent can help you do just that. Those entering the . . .

Warp It authenticated

Being safe online is essential and as part of our ongoing improvement measures to ensure that the Warp it system is a secure environment we’re encouraging customers to . . .

Workshop: Repair and refurbishment: fitting it into your circular economy strategy

Moving away from the ‘Take-Make-Dispose’ linear economic model and adopting a circular economy is a recognised and respected solution to address global challenges like . . .

Back to basics: why reuse?

Annual global waste is rapidly growing, and it’s projected that it will hit a colossal 3.4 billion tonnes by 2050. Meanwhile, the Waste & Resources Action Programme . . .

We love a healthy, hearty dose of self-care

We hear a great deal about building resilience in the workplace, or for professional, business, and project purposes. But what about your personal and mental resilience? . . .

Youth charity hub treated to makeover with reused furniture

A charity that supports young people has given a makeover to its event and training hub using furniture provided by the Warp It redistribution system. The Element . . .

Reuse in the hybrid way of working

Covid-19 has reshaped the traditional office style of working and remote and hybrid ways of working are becoming normalised. Join us on Wednesday 3rd November 2021 at . . .

Reuse saves nearly a quarter of a million for Welsh health board

Hywel Dda University Health Board has delivered £230k in savings thanks to reuse using the Warp It redistribution service. The Health Board, which provides healthcare . . .

Don’t bin the uniform, reuse it

Have you thought about reusing staff uniforms and corporate wear? According to the waste charity WRAP, an estimated £140 million worth of clothing is sent to UK landfill . . .

University of Kent saves a million thanks to reuse

The University of Kent has reached a million-pound milestone in savings by using the Warp It reuse service. Now recognised as the top performing university using the . . .

Putting unwanted stationery to good use is the ‘write’ idea

A wide range of unwanted stationery is being put to good use and donated to schools and charities thanks to the Warp It community. Found during clearances or stationery . . .

Feature: delete a member account

There are many reasons why someone may want to delete their Warp It account. They may be moving on to work for another organisation or perhaps taking a lead on other . . .

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust makes a big green impact

Nottingham Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has made a big green impact by saving £10,000 and avoiding over 100 tonnes of carbon in just one year thanks to an . . .

Stationery set appeal for school pupils

An East London residents and community association is appealing for stationery to distribute to local school pupils when they start the new term in September. Led by . . .

Weighing in at Warp It

Did you know that every item that is listed on Warp It is given an estimated weight? This is so the waste disposal and financial savings that reuse offers can be . . .

Devon and Exeter NHS Trust donates hospital furniture to international charity

The Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust has donated 1,000 pieces of hospital furniture, estimated to be worth £187,500, to an international charity that helps . . .

Old medical equipment donated to charities far and wide thanks to Warp It community

An unprecedented amount of medical equipment and hospital furniture has been donated to charities in the UK and abroad thanks to the Warp It community. Unwanted but . . .

London Metropolitan University helps stationery appeal reach targets as it turns towards New Ways of Working

London Metropolitan University has donated over 3,670 items ranging from pens, files, paper and labels to support a community association’s quest to give 550 pupils in a . . .

Reused beds, cots and bedside tables are the right medicine for rural hospitals abroad

An international charity working to empower the poor by providing food, shelter, education and medical aid has distributed essential furniture among rural hospitals . . .

Redistributing office furniture is central to transformation of a Derbyshire hospital building

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust is maximising the opportunity to reuse office furniture and equipment as it relocates a Chesterfield-based . . .

Free Furniture and Equipment for Charities

The Warp It reuse system is a network whereby charities can access free corporate assets like stationery, chairs, desks, cabinets, sports equipment etc. There is no . . .

Warp It reuse system is ‘fourth emergency service’ for Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, which runs the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) and Telford’s Princess Royal Hospital (PRH), has saved £88,088 in the last . . .

Reused furniture makes positive difference for Sierra Leone school classrooms

A charity working to educate, empower and improve the health of women and girls in West Africa has furnished schools in the area with donations sourced from Warp It . . .

A whirlwind of sustainable success for The University of Tasmania

The University of Tasmania is aiming to be the one of the most sustainable universities on the planet. Here we talk to the driving force behind these ambitious plans, . . .

How to access surplus supplies furniture and equipment: Monthly catch up

We have a brand new webinar taking place every month for charities and schools specifically. This is to help the newer charities and schools get used to our new features . . .

Online Support Sessions: What do you need to help you maximise reuse?

We are still going through some challenging times. All the more reason to share experiences with others who are in a similar position to you in other organisations and . . .

Feature: mark for external use only

Sometimes you may want to ensure any items you're adding to Warp It and allocated outside of your organisation. This feature is particularly useful when wanting to offer . . .

Happy Choose Day!

Tuesday is my new favourite day... I have started calling it CHOOSE-DAY! As in... you CHOOSE what the "new normal" is. You choose how you live. You choose the new . . .

Meet MedAID, the charity distributing unwanted medical equipment to where it's needed most

MedAID are a charity on a mission to bridge the gap between surplus medical devices and equipment and the shortage of medical equipment in resource-limited countries. To . . .

Covid 19 - Safety while picking up items

Hello Everyone, We want to do everything we can to make sure you receive the items you need - and also protect the health and safety of all parties involved in a reuse . . .

Feature: how to reject staff members (politely)

Every now and then you may need to reject staff member who request to register with Warp It. Usually a member of your organisation will register with your Warp It portal . . .

Feature: customisable pop up when adding an electrical item

Warp It users often have different ways of dealing with electrical items. Some use Warp It to redistribute surplus electricals around their estate and beyond. Others . . .

International donation webinar

We want to maximise the reuse of surplus assets. Part of this is to re-distribute assets to the 3rd sector for reuse in the community. Another part of this is donating . . .

COVID 19 Reuse guidance- template

As we return back to and a new (better!) world we need relevant guidance to that furniture equipment and asset reuse can be carried out safely. This guidance is designed . . .

How will COVID19 affect reuse in organisations?

As the dust begins to settle somewhat, it's time to think about building back a better system than before. As you have seen in the past 12 weeks a crisis is a great time . . .

We have just made finding items even easier!

We have upgraded our search bar so now finding items is easier than ever! The new 'sort by' filter options will include an array of useful search criteria that you and . . .

A Guide to Sales or Donations to Your Staff body.

Sometimes you do not find a match for your surplus assets internally or even within the community. But you do not want to send those assets to landfill. You work in a . . .

Admin Online COVID19 Support Session

We are going through some challenging times. In times like this we need to come together and share stories so that we can get a good perspective on what is happening, . . .

Feature: temporarily pausing your portal

While rare, there may be times you want to pause your reuse activities. The Covid-19 pandemic is an example of when this may be needed. Pausing the Warp It portal will . . .

Feature: mark for internal use only

If you're set up to allow external claims, this feature will allow you to add items that are for internal use only. Here's a quick guide to show you how to use this . . .

Feature: stop getting cc'd into emails from standard users

Normally, when a query email is sent from a standard Warp It user to another user the admin would always be copied in. This feature stops this and gives the admin some . . .

Feature: setting up a department private network

What happens when a department in the organisation only wants to reuse their assets within that department You set up a private network within your Warp It portal. There . . .

Feature: get a notification on external claims

Many Warp It members donate items to external organisations, such as charities, schools, and community groups. To keep track of these external donations you can use this . . .

Ellie O'Connor: the budding baker with the big heart!

When Ellie (age 8.5) saw the heartbreaking bushfire images coming from Australia she wanted to do something. So she did. The news of the Australian bushfires reached a . . .

Feature: allocate items internally

This feature allows the allocation of uploaded assets directly to an internal member, or an external partner, saving a great deal of communications time in the process. . . .

Feature: allocate items externally

This feature allows admins to allocate uploaded assets directly to external partners, including charities, saving a great deal of communications time in the process. . . .

Feature: transferring items in bulk to other users

When staff from the reuse team move on what happens to their Warp it account and the items they have listed? It is the admin's responsibility to manage this. This guide . . .

Feature: categories and sub-categories

As your reuse membership grows and more items are added to the system, how they are categorised becomes increasingly important. Using the category and sub-category . . .

Save the Date: Admin online Christmas Social Wed Dec 18th 12 noon - come as you are!

The usual office Christmas party would entail dusting off your glad rags, ordering a taxi and worrying about overeating and having one too many glasses of punch. Not . . .

VIDEO: Warp It for Labs and Research Facilities

Does the following description apply to you? Are you working in the Science or Healthcare sectors and are desperate to find a sustainable solution that enables some of . . .

Warp It System Embedded at 7 of the World’s Top 13 Universities!

Our team here at Warp It recently welcomed some incredible news, news that really puts us on a global stage. The ‘University Impact Rankings 2019’ was released by the . . .

Reuse Within & Between Organisations: Warp It Regional Workshops Ireland

Making Reuse & Repair Normal Our vision is where reuse repair and redistribution of surplus assets, furniture and equipment mainstream within and between . . .

Assisted donations: How Ben can help you increase your external donations

If you need help to donate more assets into schools and charities then Ben can help you! Ben Lynch is the Partnership Manager at Warp It. In his role, he is responsible . . .

What is the Administrator Role on Warp It?

Within an organisation that wants to make a change, there has to be an individual who can lead and take responsibility for that change. Culture change requires the . . .

Why CEOs LOVE Warp It...

I was just on the phone to one of our customers and she was taling about pitching our services to their CEO. So I took her through all the reasons that a CEO who leads a . . .

Attention! We Are Targeting £3m in Charity Donations by Xmas!

It might be too early to put the Michael Bublé Christmas CD on just yet, but it’s not too early for us here at Warp It to tell you that we are setting the target of £3m . . .

Warp It Customer Endorsements Tell Their Own Story

When you solve a problem that everyone can relate to.... When you create a simple tool to fix that problem... When you create a solution that helps the environment, . . .

Feature: bulk uploads

Upload items in bulk onto the Warp It system can make life easier for building clearance managers and administrators. It also maximises reuse during clearances and . . .

Feature: deleting users and transferring their items

As members of your organisation leave, you'll need to remove them from the reuse system and rehome assets that are no longer wanted or needed. As standard, when a user . . .

Feature: handling expiries

When items that are ready to reuse on the Warp It system aren’t claimed within the deadline their status will expire. What happens next? Here's a guide on how to deal . . .

Feature: filter search results by person

To locate an item on Warp It easily and quickly, you can filter search results by person. This means you don't have to scroll through the entire marketplace. Here's a . . .

Feature: control staff's view and claim options

It's important to control and customise the Warp It portal experience and ensure it works for you. This guide explains how you can control what your users see when they . . .

Using Managers to Support Incremental Rollouts

Is your organisation a bit apprehensive about giving staff tools that they could potentially cause havoc with? Don’t worry, it’s a common concern. When we introduce the . . .

What? Why? How? The Story of Warp It’s Metrics

We get asked regularly by our members why we collect data on so many different metrics, what we do with that data, and how they should then use that data to their . . .

Feature: instant third party access

Every so often Warp It customers want to send items straight to charities, and other third parties. Here's a guide to show you how to do this. Within the admin settings . . .

Feature: control category checkboxes

Warp It users sometimes need to get agreements from members when adding or claiming certain items associated with specific risks. For example, there may be certain risks . . .

Treemendous Tree Planting Proposal for Warp It members

If you want to plant some trees then this is for you..... Extending the lifespan of products by reuse and repair reduces manufacturing and transport and thus avoids . . .

£2.7 Million in furniture reuse donation to charity!

Our customers have exceeded expectations! As of now customers have saved £2.7million worth of furniture and equipment and donated it to charities all over the country!! . . .

5 Examples of How National Operations Benefit From Warp It

Here is how operators of national operations can benefit from our services and add value to their internal staff and various sites. What is Warp It? Warp It is a tool . . .

Case Study: Sam Kirby-Bray, Shropshire Council

We are joined today by Sam Kirby-Bray, the Sustainability Commissioning Officer at Shropshire Council. Sam is their Warp It lead, and handles a number of other important . . .

Webinar: Reuse and Redistribute Surplus Assets With & Between Organisations

Has your organisation ever considered introducing an equipment/asset reuse system? Perhaps you’ve got an existing system and it is in serious need of improvement? Reuse . . .

5 Examples of How National Contractors Can Benefit From Warp It

This article has been put together to illustrate the ways in which contractors and suppliers can add value to their relationships with their clients in the fields of . . .

The Simplest Guide EVER to Getting Set Up on Warp It

We’ve put together loads of resources and guides to help you get set up on Warp It, to help you embed it, and to help you list things so that you can start making claims . . .

NHS Reporting Requirements for ERIC

The NHS is showing incredible leadership and becoming a real international driving force for the reuse movement by embedding reuse of furniture and equipment into . . .

Feature: custom third party claim message

Many Warp It members redistribute items to third parties, and communicating the practicalities is important to ensure a smooth and problem-free experience. Here is a . . .

How to grab this opportunity to push sustainability deep into organisation culture

Do you work on sustainability issues in your organisation or you know somebody that does? If the answer is yes, get ready to help make a change! As part of my usual . . .

Warp It's Guerrilla Communications Tricks

We love hearing from our beloved Warp It members, especially when they go into detail about their relationship with the platform, their successes, and their problems. . . .

How to Target Certain Departments to Boost Reuse

“If you try to please everyone, you'll end up pleasing no one.” – Mae Mai For those who have ever tried to make an organisational change, whether monumental or . . .

Feature: retrospective claiming

Occasionally, you may need to make a claim for something that has been redistributed previously. Often this is because the items were claimed outside of the Warp It . . .

10 Tips for Making Staff Videos

When it comes to video marketing, leveraging your workforce is an excellent way to have a powerful impact on other members of the organisation, as well as external . . .

The Skills Every Sustainability Manager Needs Right Now

Being a Sustainability Manager is more than just a job, it’s a lifestyle and a mentality. Sometimes it doesn't even feel like work because you are so absorbed in this . . .

Did You Get One of Our Savings Certificates?

If you did receive a certificate, you’ll know what we are talking about, and if you didn’t, you might be asking ‘Hey! Where’s mine?’. Well, for those in the know, you’ll . . .

Feature: a unique domain

All Warp It members get their own web address domain and domain to ensure everyone involved knows where to go to get involved with reuse. The person signing up on behalf . . .

Schools 4 Climate Action: Student Guide & Templates

We have been absolutely stunned, amazed, and inspired by the Schools 4 Climate Action movement that has been started by young environmental activist Greta Thunberg. As . . .

Feature: customised reporting

One of the most attractive features of Warp It is the ability to track the value of each trade, both financially and sustainably, to demonstrate the value of reuse. This . . .

Collaboration For Reuse

Projects within organisations come in all shapes and sizes, but there’s one thing that they all share in common, and that’s collaboration. No matter how difficult or . . .

Feature: sending assets straight to charities, schools, and other third parties

When donating items to charities, schools, and other third parties you'll want to bypass the internal reuse phase. Normally you add an asset on Warp it it will be . . .

Training and Support for Your Reuse Program (Stakeholder Web Sessions)

We believe in the value of training and support, which is why we are launching Stakeholder Buy-In Webinars to ensure your reuse system gets off to a flying start. These . . .

Daniel's Solid Advice for Launching Your Reuse Programme

Daniel O’Connor is back to give you some fantastic advice about launching your reuse programme. As the founder and all-around-good-guy of Warp It, Daniel’s hands-on . . .

A Mini Pilot Will Get Your Reuse Programme off to a Flying Start

This article has been put together for Warp It Administrators, to help you pilot the Warp It programme. The optimal stage to run a pilot is once you’ve set yourself up . . .

6 Golden Benefits of Reuse That Procurement Managers Can Embrace!

Make no bones about it the Procurement Department hold the keys to sustainability in any organisation. It is therefore important that the procurement department take an . . .

Feature: values in the database

Everything reused via Warp It has a value attached to it. This is so accurate data and reports on the values of reuse can be created. Here is a guide on how this data is . . .

Feature: viewing items and changing details

Circumstances change and you may need to alter descriptions of items listed on Warp it. This means you may need to delete items, change their category, location, or . . .

5 Golden Tips for Emailing Busy Senior Management Figures

Introducing a Warp It reuse programme into your organisation might take some perseverance, it might take creating a business case, it might take demonstrating an . . .

Feature: approving staff signups

To have the best possible reuse outcome, you need to have as many people involved as possible. To facilitate this sustainable growth you'll also need to adopt practices . . .

Examples: Getting Senior Commitment from the Very Top

Hey, Warp It members! You may have noticed a theme in our content recently. We’ve been putting together ideas about how you can get more support from senior management, . . .

How Does a Waste Manager Benefit From a Reuse System?

The purpose of this article is to show the benefits of a Warp It reuse system to Waste Managers and other related positions. The Waste Manager (or equivalent) on an . . .

Case Study: Simon Laughton, St Mary's Hospital, Isle of Wight

We welcome Simon Laughton, Facilities Senior Supervisor from the Facilities Department at St Mary’s Hospital on the Isle of Wight. He’s here to talk about their new . . .

8 Aspects of Reuse That Make Directors of Estates Smile

The purpose of this article is to show the benefits of a Warp It reuse system to Directors of Estates. This article is also highly relevant for those pitching reuse to . . .

7 Steps for Hacking a Successful Vision

Warp It’s Founder, Daniel O’Connor, is back to share his hacks for how to build a vision. In just seven steps Daniel will help you set up a framework that will guide you . . .

Warp It Featured in New Government Waste Strategy for England

We have some huge news ✌🏼 National news! A Warp It case study was featured in a new government waste strategy document, titled ‘Our waste, our resources: A strategy for . . .

Getting in the Ear of your CEO (or organisational lead)

This article has been written for those in organisations who are improving things , changing culture, embedding sustainability etc. This article is to help you get . . .

Feature: sending regular roundups

Regular communications is important when running a reuse programme. The Warp It system has a function that allows you to regularly communicate to everyone reusing in . . .

Easy Wins: Five Steps to Make Your Reuse Program Run Itself

We love hearing from our valued members, especially when we hear feedback like this: ‘Hey Warp It! We’ve managed to get Warp It to run itself. The staff own it and run . . .

Case Study: Hannah Genders Boyd, Historic Environment Scotland

We are joined by Hannah Genders Boyd, Climate Change Intern at Historic Environment Scotland (HES). As a public body in Scotland, HES must report on their carbon . . .

Take it back to the old school- with "Memo's"!

Cascade a memo via staff meeting networks This is such an easy win but so effective!! You are trying to get your message out but it gets drowned out in the noise. As . . .

Get Buy In To Your Culture Change Project With a Workshop.

A workshop is one of the most fun, intriguing, ambitious, and useful ideas for getting your main stakeholders to buy into your new idea, proposal, or project. The only . . .

Ideas for Fixing a Failing Project or Reuse System

Things are not always perfect - how could they be? Life is not perfect, but it still provides the opportunity to use processes that can make things better. So, despite . . .

Hit a savings milestone & get a special badge on your account area & a certificate in the post!! & a party when you hit £1 million! (We are looking at you Glasgow & Clyde NHS!)

Engaging your organisation in reuse is getting more and more popular each month, as we see and hear sentiment and content from all around the industry push this method . . .

What Are The Benefits of Reuse for Head Porters?

Here’s the big question about Porters: Do your porters ever complain that one day they’re making a disposal, say for example some chairs, and then the very next day . . .

Why Should Space or Decant Managers Be Interested in Reuse?

The purpose of this article is to explain the benefits of reuse and in particular the Warp It Reuse System - in relation to Space Management, Decanting, and Buildings on . . .

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde approach the £1million in cost avoidance milestone!

Our team here at Warp It are really pleased to welcome back Elaine Gray, Purchasing Lead at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, back for another interview. Cast your mind to . . .

University of London: Organisation and City Level Sharing of Surplus Assets - Part Four

Welcome back! In part four of this series looking at organisation and city level sharing of surplus assets, we are focusing on the University of London. First, please . . .

Automating Reuse: How Can Warp It Help Those With an Online Platform Already?

Sometimes organisations set up their own reuse platforms. This is great! Really, it is! Our mission is to make reuse mainstream and so it warms our cockles when we hear . . .

11 Reasons To Attend Events or Workshops

Making Reuse Mainstream Our aim is to make reuse mainstream and give you the tools and tips to help you do that in your organisation. To help with that we are delivering . . .

Editorial: How Has Warp It Impacted the NHS?

Firstly, before we dive right into the ways in which Warp It has impacted the shape and culture of the NHS and UK Healthcare in general, we want to say thank you. We’d . . .

University of Glasgow: Organisation and City Level Sharing of Surplus Assets - Part Three

In part three of this series covering organisation and city wide sharing of surplus assets, we go now to the University of Glasgow. If you missed the earlier . . .

Feature: third party claim pop up

On occasion, a third party such as another organisation, school, or charity, may make a claim and then don't collect the goods. To minimise this risk, Warp it has a pop . . .

Feature: loaning items

When items are left unused, but you want to keep hold of them in the longer-term, you may wish to loan them out. Traditionally, Warp It is used to donate items between . . .

The Zeppelin List & Learning From My Mistakes

I make mistakes every single day. Sometimes I make the same mistake again and again, even on the same day, which is annoying. But, I seem to be adept at reviewing my . . .