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The Keep Britain Tidy charity inspires people to end waste now and for future generations. [Read More](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/great-british-spring-clean) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/great-british-spring-clean#comments-listing) Topics: [Warp It admin](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/warp-it-admin), [Increasing participation](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/increasing-participation), [Ideas](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/ideas) ## [Waste not, want not: reusing preloved electrical goods](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/reusing-electrical-goods) Posted by [Jennifer Clair Robson](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/author/jennifer-clair-robson) on 07-Mar-2023 18:39:54 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hubfs/Electronics.jpg)](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/reusing-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 estimated [two million tonnes of electrical items are discarded](https://www.hse.gov.uk/waste/waste-electrical.htm) by householders and companies in the UK each year.  [Read More](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/reusing-electrical-goods) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/reusing-electrical-goods#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), [Increasing participation](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/increasing-participation), [Ideas](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/ideas), [Featured](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/featured) ## [Hospital opens doors for reuse clearance days](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hospital-opens-doors) Posted by [Jennifer Clair Robson](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/author/jennifer-clair-robson) on 19-Jan-2023 12:25:51 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hubfs/Hospital%20opens%20doors%20for%20reuse%20clearance%20days.jpg)](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hospital-opens-doors) 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 clearance plans. [Read More](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hospital-opens-doors) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hospital-opens-doors#comments-listing) Topics: [Warp It admin](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/warp-it-admin), [Building Clearance](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/building-clearance), [Ideas](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/ideas) ## [Zero in on reuse to boost circularity](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/zero-in-on-reuse) Posted by [Jennifer Clair Robson](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/author/jennifer-clair-robson) on 13-Dec-2022 18:32:28 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hubfs/Zero%20in.jpg)](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/zero-in-on-reuse) 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](https://www.brita.co.uk/news-stories/why-brita/csr/unwrapping-reuse-culture ) shows the myriad of environmental and economic benefits that implementing a reuse culture across society could bring.  [Read More](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/zero-in-on-reuse) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/zero-in-on-reuse#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), [Increasing participation](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/increasing-participation), [Ideas](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/ideas), [Featured](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/featured) ## [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) ## [How to flesh out a brilliant sustainability idea](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/brilliantidea) Posted by [Daniel O'Connor](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/author/daniel-oconnor) on 15-Mar-2022 13:48:51 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![How to validate a brilliant sustainability idea ](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hubfs/How%20to%20validate%20a%20brilliant%20sustainability%20idea%20.jpg)](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/brilliantidea) 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 reuse project. [Read More](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/brilliantidea) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/brilliantidea#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), [Validation](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/validation) ## [Don’t bin the uniform, reuse it](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/reuse-uniforms) Posted by [Jennifer Clair Robson](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/author/jennifer-clair-robson) on 13-Sep-2021 17:10:33 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hubfs/scrubs%203.jfif)](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/reuse-uniforms) **Have you thought about reusing staff uniforms and corporate wear?** [Read More](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/reuse-uniforms) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/reuse-uniforms#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), [Featured](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/featured) [All posts](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/all) #### Contacts - UK & EU: 0800 0488755 - United States and Canada: (424) 781-3159 - Australia and NZ: (02) 80050 5828 - General enquiries: info@getwarpit.com - Sales: info@getwarpit.com - Customercare: daniel@getwarpit.com - Technical: sie@getwarpit.com #### WARP IT on Social media #### Charities [Not for profit & 3rd sector](http://getwarpit.com/charities) #### Recruitment [We are hiring](http://getwarpit.com/Recruiting.aspx) - [![](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hubfs/getwarpit_Nov2016%20Theme/footer-img7.png)](http://getwarpit.com/awards) - [![](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hubfs/getwarpit_Nov2016%20Theme/footer-img1.png)](http://getwarpit.com/awards) - [![](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hubfs/getwarpit_Nov2016%20Theme/footer-img5.png)](http://getwarpit.com/awards) - [![](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hubfs/getwarpit_Nov2016%20Theme/footer-img4.png)](http://getwarpit.com/awards) - [![](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hubfs/getwarpit_Nov2016%20Theme/footer-img6.png)](http://getwarpit.com/awards) - [![](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hubfs/getwarpit_Nov2016%20Theme/footer-img3.png)](http://getwarpit.com/awards) - [![](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hubfs/getwarpit_Nov2016%20Theme/footer-img2.png)](http://getwarpit.com/awards) Copyright © 2014 WasteAction Resource Efficiency, All Rights Reserved