Surplus NHS supplies find new life helping those in need

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 break up for the summer holidays.

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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’ economic model is central to achieving net zero, which equates to a greener, safer, and healthier world.

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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 organisation.

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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.

Topics: NHS, Case study, Featured

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 redistribution system in April 2019.

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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 membership to more than 2,000.

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 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 estimated two million tonnes of electrical items are discarded by householders and companies in the UK each year. 

Topics: Guidance for projects, Warp It admin, Increasing participation, Ideas, Featured

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 to see who is on the list. Here’s a quick guide to show you how to do this.

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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.

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