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Get it in your inbox ;) By entering your email you expressly consent to receive our newsletter monthly and other material related to Warp It Reuse Network. ## Daniel O'Connor ![Daniel O'Connor](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/03d3f37f3d955b3ffe59331c1a11a00e) I use my time and experience to contribute to the transition to a regenerative sustainable society for all. Find me on: ### Recent Posts ## [Salford University’s reuse action is changing lives locally and abroad](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/salford-universitys-reuse-action-is-changing-lives-locally-and-abroad) Posted by [Daniel O'Connor](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/author/daniel-oconnor) on 17-Apr-2026 12:11:11 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hubfs/annabeth-robinson-JyyGCJQTyNU-unsplash-1.jpg)](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/salford-universitys-reuse-action-is-changing-lives-locally-and-abroad) In 2025 alone, Salford University’s reuse programme saved £32,000 and donated £10,000 worth of items to charities and other organisations. Six tonnes were reused, equivalent to 28,500 kilograms of carbon saved. [Read More](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/salford-universitys-reuse-action-is-changing-lives-locally-and-abroad) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/salford-universitys-reuse-action-is-changing-lives-locally-and-abroad#comments-listing) Topics: [University](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/university) ## [Reusing with POPs regulations in mind](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/reuse-and-pops) Posted by [Daniel O'Connor](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/author/daniel-oconnor) on 19-Jul-2023 11:16:22 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hubfs/POP%20furniture.jpg)](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/reuse-and-pops) New guidance and regulations were established on 1 January 2023 that restrict the storage and disposal of waste containing Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs). [Read More](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/reuse-and-pops) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/reuse-and-pops#comments-listing) Topics: [Guidance for projects](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/guidance-for-projects), [Warp It admin](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/warp-it-admin), [Support](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/support) ## [Quick and easy Christmas declutter message to staff](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/christmas-declutter-message) Posted by [Daniel O'Connor](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/author/daniel-oconnor) on 03-Oct-2022 12:10:21 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hubfs/Warp%20It%20Christmas%20clear%20out%20%20Dropbox.png)](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/christmas-declutter-message) # 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 is a brilliant opportunity to get creative with your reuse project. It’s a great way to boost engagement during one of the busiest times of the year. Here’s everything you need to [set up a declutter campaign](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/boost-staff-productivity-with-a-declutter-campaign) and [take a look](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/get-ready-to-reuse-this-christmas-campaign) at our top tips on delivering a reuse campaign at Christmas. Once you have your declutter plan in place one of the first actions is to tell everybody about it. Simply send your members a message encouraging them to reuse. This is a super easy action you can take with good impact. [Read More](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/christmas-declutter-message) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/christmas-declutter-message#comments-listing) Topics: [Warp It admin](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/warp-it-admin), [Campaigns](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/campaigns) ## [Taking reuse support to all UK regions](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/reusesupportallregions) Posted by [Daniel O'Connor](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/author/daniel-oconnor) on 20-Jul-2022 14:42:58 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hubfs/here%20to%20help.jpg)](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/reusesupportallregions) We’re here to help the Warp It community increase reuse rates, demonstrate the power of the circular economy, and prove the business model. [Read More](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/reusesupportallregions) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/reusesupportallregions#comments-listing) Topics: [Warp It admin](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/warp-it-admin), [Events](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/events), [Support](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/support) ## [Workshop: hands-on help for your reuse programme- an exploration!](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hands-on-help) Posted by [Daniel O'Connor](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/author/daniel-oconnor) on 18-May-2022 15:27:03 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hubfs/Workshop%20hands%20on%20help%20for%20your%20reuse%20work-1.jpg)](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hands-on-help) 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 economy and, in particular, prove the business model.   In this online event we explore this proposal to see if it is valid and if it is valid what will it look like.  [Read More](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hands-on-help) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hands-on-help#comments-listing) Topics: [Warp It admin](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/warp-it-admin), [Events](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/events), [Support](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/support) ## [Mini-victories are the dopamine hits you can thrive on](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/minivictories) Posted by [Daniel O'Connor](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/author/daniel-oconnor) on 18-May-2022 15:01:43 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hubfs/Minivictories%20are%20the%20dopamine%20hits%20you%20can%20thrive%20on.jpg)](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/minivictories) 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. Here’s a little secret, this is all normal. [Read More](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/minivictories) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/minivictories#comments-listing) Topics: [Ideas](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/ideas) ## [Why you must share your reuse story with the world](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/shareyourreusestory) Posted by [Daniel O'Connor](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/author/daniel-oconnor) on 04-May-2022 12:45:52 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hubfs/Why%20you%20should%20share%20your%20reuse%20story.jpg)](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/shareyourreusestory) 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 a way that doesn’t take up too much of your valuable time. [Read More](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/shareyourreusestory) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/shareyourreusestory#comments-listing) Topics: [Warp It admin](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/warp-it-admin), [Ideas](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/ideas) ## [The most productive thing you can do is stop](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/productivestop) Posted by [Daniel O'Connor](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/author/daniel-oconnor) on 06-Apr-2022 11:56:53 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hubfs/break.jpg)](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/productivestop) Wait, hold up, does that make sense? Why on Earth would we be telling you to stop what you’re doing? [Read More](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/productivestop) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/productivestop#comments-listing) Topics: [Guidance for projects](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/guidance-for-projects) ## [Workshop: can you sell your pre-used assets?](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/sell-pre-used-assets) Posted by [Daniel O'Connor](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/author/daniel-oconnor) on 15-Mar-2022 13:53:47 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hubfs/Sales.jpg)](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/sell-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. 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