Each month we scour the internet for things to inspire, amuse and educate. And while we’ve been focusing on how to avoid digital distractions, we fully recommend finding some (managed!) time to check out these stories that will fill you with motivation and inspiration!

A customer was telling me on the phone he has a specification he wants for our software but hasn’t the time to get it written down. 

We have some great news to share with you.

The reuse of furniture and laboratory equipment pays off handsomely within the Russell Group of Universities!

16 of the 24 Russell Group Universities use our system. The Russell Group Universities generally consist of the most energy intensive due to research and lab activities. They are interested in savings that sustainability can bring.

Savings from procurement and waste disposal=  £2.7 million

Avoided carbon emissions from reduced manufacture= 1.5 million KGs CO2e

Avoided waste arises: 600 tonnes

We thought we would blog about the Russell Group because,  last week Warp It was pleased to welcome the University of Birmingham onto our system.

We are looking forward to helping the university improve their current method for reusing assets around the campus, for which they’ve already received many awards.

Birmingham follow on the heels of the University of Leeds who were the last Russell Group member  to sign up. 

Post script- Exeter University are now signed up!

How to say no to distraction and get stuff done... 

I allow myself to get distracted so easily. Notifications, websites, colleagues, meetings i don't need to be at, other work that is easier than what I need to be doing.....

This month we’re focusing on why sometimes we should just say NO. 

It’s so easy to say yes and agree to do stuff for others. But it can often result in work overload where we either accomplishing everything to the point of exhaustion, or not fulfilling the tasks and inevitably disappointing those we promised to help.

So, what can we do to avoid this? Well, it’s simple – sometimes we must say no!

It may feel wrong and can even make you feel guilty or anxious but having the courage to just say no is actually an incredibly efficient skill that can benefit your work goals, productivity, finances and general well-being. 

So, with this in mind, take a look through our tips and tools and learn how to just say no.

This month we’ve been looking at when and how to say no; sometimes it’s a must and you can read our tools and tips which are geared to helping you do just this.

People who might be of the mind to say no to your proposal need to be treated a bit differently.

Warp It are pleased to welcome Mike Hodkinson from Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.

Mike is here to add some insight into why his organisation opted to improve the reuse of surplus furniture and equipment, and how it has solved some of their waste stream issues.