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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. ## [Warp It members are leading the reuse revolution](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/warp-it-members-leading-the-reuse-revolution) Posted by [Jennifer Clair Robson](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/author/jennifer-clair-robson) on 26-Mar-2025 10:16:14 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20-%202025-03-26T092756.549.jpg)](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/warp-it-members-leading-the-reuse-revolution) Hospitals, universities, councils, charities, and many other organisations are ditching the throwaway culture and embracing reuse thanks to Warp It.  [Read More](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/warp-it-members-leading-the-reuse-revolution) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/warp-it-members-leading-the-reuse-revolution#comments-listing) Topics: [Case study](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/case-study), [Increasing participation](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/increasing-participation) ## [It’s time to empty our "drawers of doom"](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/drawersofdoom) Posted by [Jennifer Clair Robson](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/author/jennifer-clair-robson) on 03-Apr-2024 12:27:52 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Drawer of doom](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hubfs/doom%20drawer.jpg)](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/drawersofdoom) [New research](https://www.materialfocus.org.uk/report-and-research/uk-electrical-waste-challenges-opportunities-2023/) has found we hoard 880 million unused electrical items and throw away 103,000 tonnes of electricals.  [Read More](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/drawersofdoom) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/drawersofdoom#comments-listing) Topics: [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) ## [Get ready for the Great British Spring Clean](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/great-british-spring-clean) Posted by [Jennifer Clair Robson](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/author/jennifer-clair-robson) on 14-Feb-2024 11:27:12 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hubfs/pexels-lara-jameson-9324332.jpg)](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/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. [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) ## [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) ## [Reach out! With a newsletter](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/reach-out-with-a-newsletter) Posted by [Jennifer Clair Robson](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/author/jennifer-clair-robson) on 15-Mar-2022 09:10:27 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hubfs/Blog%20pics/Optimized-reasons%202.jpg)](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/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 reuse and sustainability practices, improve the image of your department, demonstrate procurement value, or shout about your reuse achievements, cultivating an authentic connection using a regular, well-produced newsletter can help you communicate your key messages to the right people.  Below we explain how to get started with a newsletter, and how it can help reach your behaviour change, culture change, and influence targets. As a free download at the end you'll get: - 16 top tips. Don't make the mistakes we did. - Newsletter strategy plan. Understand where you are going and how to get there. - Newsletter action plan. Each time you do a newsletter use this action plan to help.     *Why bother?*   You're probably trying to bring change within your organisation, encourage reuse, and share details of your project successes, and how to get involved. You want to make things better, improve processes, and make your organisation more sustainable. To do that you need to communicate your objectives in a palatable, persuasive way on a regular basis to as many relevant people as possible.  People are positively influenced by other people that they know and trust. [We have talked about this in the past.](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/its-not-what-you-know) A newsletter is a brilliant way to target your reuse messages and calls to action to those that matter, and cut through the noise of other news from your organisation. If you do it right, it'll require minimum time input for maximum impact.     [Read More](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/reach-out-with-a-newsletter) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/reach-out-with-a-newsletter#comments-listing) Topics: [Increasing participation](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/increasing-participation), [Easy wins](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/easy-wins) ## [Get the most out of a spring clean](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/clear-space-clear-mind-increased-productivity-increased-reuse-0) Posted by [Daniel O'Connor](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/author/daniel-oconnor) on 20-Jan-2022 11:46:28 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hubfs/Optimized-katherine-mccormack-81961-%20spring.jpg)](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/clear-space-clear-mind-increased-productivity-increased-reuse-0) **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 productivity and happiness.** [Read More](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/clear-space-clear-mind-increased-productivity-increased-reuse-0) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/clear-space-clear-mind-increased-productivity-increased-reuse-0#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), [Increasing participation](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/increasing-participation) ## [A Guide to Sales or Donations to Your Staff body.](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/everything-you-need-to-know-about-staff-sales-for-personal-use-0) Posted by [Joseph Kennedy](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/author/joseph-kennedy) on 03-Apr-2020 09:24:59 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hubfs/sales%201%20enable%20https%20%20%20warp-it%20co%20uk%20company-account%20settings%20assetsettings%20aspx.png)](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/everything-you-need-to-know-about-staff-sales-for-personal-use-0) 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 massive organisation with loads of staff. Have you ever thought that your staff might want to take away your surplus assets? [Read More](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/everything-you-need-to-know-about-staff-sales-for-personal-use-0) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/everything-you-need-to-know-about-staff-sales-for-personal-use-0#comments-listing) Topics: [Increasing participation](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/increasing-participation), [Features and benefits](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/features-and-benefits) ## [Did You Get One of Our Savings Certificates?](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/did-you-get-one-of-our-savings-certificates) Posted by [Joseph Kennedy](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/author/joseph-kennedy) on 25-Feb-2019 19:52:38 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Optimized-justin-little-650865-unsplash](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hubfs/Optimized-justin-little-650865-unsplash.jpg)](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/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?’. 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