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A workshop is one of the most fun, intriguing, ambitious, and useful ideas for getting your main stakeholders to buy into your new idea, proposal, or project. The only . . . ## What are the benefits of reuse for head porters? Here’s the big question about Porters: Do your porters ever complain that one day they’re making a disposal, say chairs for example. Then the next they’re making a . . . ## Why Should Space or Decant Managers Be Interested in Reuse? The purpose of this article is to explain the benefits of reuse and in particular the Warp It Reuse System - in relation to Space Management, Decanting, and Buildings on . . . ## Bullet points do not inspire...stories do! Storytelling is a powerful way to help us find personal meaning within a shared context, engage us in a journey and giving us a reason to believe. By sharing inspiring . . . 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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. ## [Ellie O'Connor: the budding baker with the big heart!](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/ellie-oconnor-the-budding-baker-with-the-big-heart) Posted by [Jennifer Clair Robson](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/author/jennifer-clair-robson) on 30-Jan-2020 22:52:19 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hubfs/IMG_2264.jpg)](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/ellie-oconnor-the-budding-baker-with-the-big-heart) ### When Ellie (age 8.5) saw the heartbreaking bushfire images coming from Australia she wanted to do something. So she did. [Read More](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/ellie-oconnor-the-budding-baker-with-the-big-heart) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/ellie-oconnor-the-budding-baker-with-the-big-heart#comments-listing) Topics: [Warp It admin](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/warp-it-admin), [People](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/people), [Featured](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/featured) ## [6 Golden Benefits of Reuse That Procurement Managers Can Embrace!](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/6-golden-features-of-reuse-that-procurement-managers-can-embrace) Posted by [Joseph Kennedy](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/author/joseph-kennedy) on 28-Jan-2019 11:05:00 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Optimized-rawpixel-778693-unsplash](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hubfs/Optimized-rawpixel-778693-unsplash.jpg)](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/6-golden-features-of-reuse-that-procurement-managers-can-embrace) ### Make no bones about it the Procurement Department hold the keys to sustainability in any organisation. It is therefore important that the procurement department take an active role and demonstrate leadership. In this article we give you an easy win to raise the profile of the Procurement Department and demonstrate leadership.   ### The purpose of this article is to highlight some of the issues that are caused when organisations do not reuse surplus furniture and equipment & we also illustrate 6 benefits of having a reuse system. This article is also very important for those who wish to encourage their procurement departments to engage more with reuse. [Read More](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/6-golden-features-of-reuse-that-procurement-managers-can-embrace) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/6-golden-features-of-reuse-that-procurement-managers-can-embrace#comments-listing) Topics: [Procurement](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/procurement), [Buy in](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/buy-in), [Reuse program: Planning stage](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/reuse-program-planning-stage), [Features and benefits](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/features-and-benefits), [People](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/people) ## [How Does a Waste Manager Benefit From a Reuse System?](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/how-does-a-waste-manager-benefit-from-a-reuse-system) Posted by [Joseph Kennedy](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/author/joseph-kennedy) on 14-Jan-2019 09:46:00 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Optimized-neonbrand-441844-unsplash](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hubfs/Optimized-neonbrand-441844-unsplash.jpg)](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/how-does-a-waste-manager-benefit-from-a-reuse-system) ### **The purpose of this article is to show the benefits of a Warp It reuse system to Waste Managers and other related positions.** The Waste Manager (or equivalent) on an estate usually has responsibility for all of the waste that's produced there. This means one of their key objectives is to dispose of this waste in a safe, legal, and sustainable manner. That means managing, recycling, and disposing of solid waste, hazardous waste, bulky waste. [Read More](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/how-does-a-waste-manager-benefit-from-a-reuse-system) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/how-does-a-waste-manager-benefit-from-a-reuse-system#comments-listing) Topics: [Buy in](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/buy-in), [Facilities management](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/facilities-management), [Reuse program: Planning stage](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/reuse-program-planning-stage), [Features and benefits](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/features-and-benefits), [People](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/people) ## [8 Aspects of Reuse That Make Directors of Estates Smile](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/benefits-of-reuse-to-the-directors-of-estates) Posted by [Joseph Kennedy](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/author/joseph-kennedy) on 09-Jan-2019 09:00:00 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![rawpixel-659488-unsplash](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hubfs/rawpixel-659488-unsplash.jpg)](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/benefits-of-reuse-to-the-directors-of-estates) ### **The purpose of this article is to show the benefits of a Warp It reuse system to Directors of Estates.** **This article is also highly relevant for those pitching reuse to their Directors of Estates.** Setting up an automated strategic reuse programme has a number of benefits that will make you happy and help you towards your objectives. [Read More](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/benefits-of-reuse-to-the-directors-of-estates) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/benefits-of-reuse-to-the-directors-of-estates#comments-listing) Topics: [Buy in](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/buy-in), [Facilities management](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/facilities-management), [Reuse program: Planning stage](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/reuse-program-planning-stage), [Features and benefits](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/features-and-benefits), [People](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/people) ## [Get Buy In To Your Culture Change Project With a Workshop.](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/how-to-organise-an-innovation-workshop) Posted by [Daniel O'Connor](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/author/daniel-oconnor) on 13-Dec-2018 14:48:38 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![jq2g5y](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hubfs/jq2g5y.jpg)](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/how-to-organise-an-innovation-workshop) ## *A workshop is one of the most fun, intriguing, ambitious, and useful ideas for getting your main stakeholders to buy into your new idea, proposal, or project.* ## *The only difference is, the solution is not yours, it belongs to everybody.*   [Read More](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/how-to-organise-an-innovation-workshop) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/how-to-organise-an-innovation-workshop#comments-listing) Topics: [Guidance for projects](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/guidance-for-projects), [Reuse program: Planning stage](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/reuse-program-planning-stage), [Action plans](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/action-plans), [People](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/people) ## [What are the benefits of reuse for head porters?](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/benefits-of-reuse-for-head-porters) Posted by [Daniel O'Connor](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/author/daniel-oconnor) on 10-Dec-2018 12:30:00 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Optimized-jesse-ramirez-1137091-unsplash](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hubfs/Optimized-jesse-ramirez-1137091-unsplash.png)](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/benefits-of-reuse-for-head-porters) Here’s the big question about Porters: ### Do [your porters](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/view-from-porter-ian-nhs-humberside) ever complain that one day they’re making a disposal, say chairs for example. Then the next they’re making a delivery of NEW chairs to a different part of the estate? If the answer's yes, you need to read on. [Read More](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/benefits-of-reuse-for-head-porters) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/benefits-of-reuse-for-head-porters#comments-listing) Topics: [Buy in](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/buy-in), [Facilities management](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/facilities-management), [Reuse program: Planning stage](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/reuse-program-planning-stage), [Features and benefits](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/features-and-benefits), [People](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/people), [Building Clearance](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/building-clearance) ## [Why Should Space or Decant Managers Be Interested in Reuse?](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/why-should-space-or-decant-managers-be-interested-in-reuse) Posted by [Joseph Kennedy](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/author/joseph-kennedy) on 28-Nov-2018 09:31:58 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![hue-graphy-532156-unsplash](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hubfs/hue-graphy-532156-unsplash.jpg)](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/why-should-space-or-decant-managers-be-interested-in-reuse) ### The purpose of this article is to explain the benefits of reuse and in particular the Warp It Reuse System - in relation to Space Management, Decanting, and Buildings on large estates. Perhaps you are a Space or Decant Manager, maybe you are trying to explain the benefits of reuse, or maybe you are looking to promote reuse to the Space or Decant Managers within your organisation. [Read More](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/why-should-space-or-decant-managers-be-interested-in-reuse) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/why-should-space-or-decant-managers-be-interested-in-reuse#comments-listing) Topics: [Buy in](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/buy-in), [Facilities management](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/facilities-management), [Reuse program: Planning stage](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/reuse-program-planning-stage), [Features and benefits](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/features-and-benefits), [People](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/people), [Building Clearance](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/building-clearance) ## [Bullet points do not inspire...stories do!](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/five-things-to-avoid-when-telling-a-story) Posted by [Daniel O'Connor](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/author/daniel-oconnor) on 09-Jul-2018 22:13:57 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![story book](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hubfs/story%20book.jpg)](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/five-things-to-avoid-when-telling-a-story) Storytelling is a powerful way to help us find personal meaning within a shared context, engage us in a journey and giving us a reason to believe. By sharing inspiring stories that illustrate the desired changes you’re striving to make, you’ll give people a personal role to identify with and the motivation to change. Yes, it’s an art; a skill; but with practise and focus you can achieve great things using stories.   In the work environment we often tell out story by the water cooler, via power point or in a meeting,  so we have written this article to reflect the work scenario.    Bullet points do not inspire... stories do! The boss of Amazon has [banned Power Points](https://www.inc.com/carmine-gallo/jeff-bezos-bans-powerpoint-in-meetings-his-replacement-is-brilliant.html) in meetings as they do not engage. He encourages story telling.  Here’s five things not to do when creating and telling your stories in the work scenario of meetings presentations or public speaking!     [Read More](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/five-things-to-avoid-when-telling-a-story) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/five-things-to-avoid-when-telling-a-story#comments-listing) Topics: [Buy in](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/buy-in), [People](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/people) [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