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Firstly, before we dive right into the ways in which Warp It has impacted the shape and culture of the NHS and UK Healthcare in general, we want to say thank you. We’d . . . ## How to donate surplus assets into the charity sector Are you seeking to improve how your organisation is currently donating surplus assets to charity? Are you trying to find a way to effectively donate furniture to charity . . . ## The Ultimate Intern Support Pack. (For a Surplus Asset Reuse Program) This resource will be handy for anyone engaging interns of any type. However we are particularly focussing on engaging interns as part of a surplus assets reuse program. . . . ## Barriers to reuse and how to smash them Our aim is to make reuse mainstream in organisations. We regularly talk to many people who are implementing a reuse system in their organisation and found that many are . . . ## International & inter agency learning: US University reuse program case studies One way to learn is to make mistakes. 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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. ## [Editorial: How Has Warp It Impacted the NHS?](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/editorial-how-has-warp-it-impacted-the-nhs) Posted by [Joseph Kennedy](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/author/joseph-kennedy) on 01-Nov-2018 11:08:57 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![adhy-savala-zbpgmGe27p8-unsplash](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hubfs/adhy-savala-zbpgmGe27p8-unsplash.jpg)](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/editorial-how-has-warp-it-impacted-the-nhs) ### Firstly, before we dive right into the ways in which Warp It has impacted the shape and culture of the NHS and UK Healthcare in general, we want to say thank you. We’d like to thank all of the brilliant professionals in the NHS who have supported our mission, thank you to those who bought into our reuse model, and every green champion that pursued having a Warp It reuse project installed in their healthcare facility. From our first hospital to our most recent, it is such a brilliant journey to be a part of, and the icing on the cake, winning NHS Supplier of the Year 2018, means a great deal to all of us here at Warp It. 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This resource will be handy for anyone who is donating or planning to donate assets to charity as part of a surplus assets reuse program or a furniture reuse network. [Read More](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/how-to-donate-surplus-assets-into-the-charity-sector) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/how-to-donate-surplus-assets-into-the-charity-sector#comments-listing) Topics: [Report](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/report), [Charity](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/charity), [Warp It admin](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/warp-it-admin), [Reuse program: Advanced](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/reuse-program-advanced) ## [The Ultimate Intern Support Pack. (For a Surplus Asset Reuse Program)](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/the-ultimate-surplus-asset-reuse-program-intern-support-pack) Posted by [Becky](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/author/becky) on 06-Dec-2017 20:48:24 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hubfs/Optimized-hunter-johnson-222001.jpg)](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/the-ultimate-surplus-asset-reuse-program-intern-support-pack) --- This resource will be handy for anyone engaging interns of any type. However we are particularly focussing on engaging interns as part of a surplus assets reuse program. [Read More](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/the-ultimate-surplus-asset-reuse-program-intern-support-pack) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/the-ultimate-surplus-asset-reuse-program-intern-support-pack#comments-listing) Topics: [Report](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/report), [Warp It admin](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/warp-it-admin), [Reuse program: Planning stage](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/reuse-program-planning-stage) ## [Barriers to reuse and how to smash them](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/what-are-the-common-problems-when-setting-up-a-reuse-system-report) Posted by [Daniel O'Connor](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/author/daniel-oconnor) on 06-Nov-2017 23:01:12 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Optimized-francisco-galarza-110053 (1).jpg](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hubfs/Optimized-francisco-galarza-110053%20(1).jpg)](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/what-are-the-common-problems-when-setting-up-a-reuse-system-report) --- Our aim is to make reuse mainstream in organisations.  We regularly talk to many people who are implementing a reuse system in their organisation and found that many are struggling with a whole host of issues. This ranges from securing buy-in and getting people on board with the project to communicating simple successes and achievements. In this report we will address a variety of topics relating to the difficulties that can arise when trying to set up or grow a reuse project in any type of organisation. We will draw [from a survey that we conducted](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/whats-been-your-biggest-hurdle-to-implementing-a-reuse-program) of our customers and our [bank of case studies](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/case-study). This report will be of use to anyone looking to set up or improve a furniture reuse program or system, in particular: - Surplus managers - Procurement managers - Sustainability managers - Waste managers - Service design managers - Finance Directors - Estates and Facilities Directors [![Download the Report](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2694565/7c29b8e1-e491-43ee-aed6-d5ff7bfadfa9.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2694565/7c29b8e1-e491-43ee-aed6-d5ff7bfadfa9) [Read More](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/what-are-the-common-problems-when-setting-up-a-reuse-system-report) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/what-are-the-common-problems-when-setting-up-a-reuse-system-report#comments-listing) Topics: [Report](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/report), [Buy in](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/buy-in), [Warp It admin](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/warp-it-admin), [Reuse program: Planning stage](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/reuse-program-planning-stage) ## [International & inter agency learning: US University reuse program case studies](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/us-university-reuse-program-case-studies) Posted by [Daniel O'Connor](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/author/daniel-oconnor) on 12-Oct-2017 16:43:06 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Optimized-aaron-burden-236415.jpg](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hubfs/Optimized-aaron-burden-236415.jpg)](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/us-university-reuse-program-case-studies) --- One way to learn is to make mistakes. Another way to learn is to listen to a teacher. Another way to learn is to talk to people who have done it before. By talking to others and sharing experiences we learn quicker. What works, what doesnt work.  When Glenn Feagley, the Lion Surplus Manager at Penn State University said: > *“At Penn State University, the Surplus Department can generate up to $2 to $3 million a year and I know a few more universities are doing similar.”* we knew we had to find out more.   America always seems to think big! We wanted to find out more about the surplus property sector and reuse within American Universities to see if there were any good ideas we could present back to our customers. We spoke to surplus and sustainability managers all over USA and produced this report- [Read about it here](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/boost-the-reuse.-a-comparative-report-into-surplus-asset-reuse-practices).  [![DOWNLOAD THE REPORT (UK ENGLISH VERSION)](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2694565/6fa5f675-1675-4293-8de9-f96da1257371.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2694565/6fa5f675-1675-4293-8de9-f96da1257371) [![DOWNLOAD THE REPORT (US VERSION)](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2694565/b890ae12-eabe-4b2d-abc4-e1b9cd8214a2.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2694565/b890ae12-eabe-4b2d-abc4-e1b9cd8214a2)   Thankyou to all the dedicated managers who helped us with this study.   For convenience we thought we would put all of the US Case studies in one place on line so here they are.  [Read More](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/us-university-reuse-program-case-studies) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/us-university-reuse-program-case-studies#comments-listing) Topics: [Report](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/report), [Case study](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/case-study) ## [Boost the reuse. A comparative report into surplus asset reuse practices](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/boost-the-reuse.-a-comparative-report-into-surplus-asset-reuse-practices) Posted by [Daniel O'Connor](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/author/daniel-oconnor) on 11-Oct-2017 13:12:02 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hubfs/Optimized-daniel-tafjord-264538.jpg)](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/boost-the-reuse.-a-comparative-report-into-surplus-asset-reuse-practices) --- When Glenn Feagley, the Lion Surplus Manager at Penn State University said: > *“At Penn State University, the Surplus Department can generate up to $2 to $3 million a year and I know a few more universities are doing similar.”* we knew we had to find out more. We are always looking for ways to improve how we deliver the Warp It service to all of our customers. Therefore we felt that we could learn from and how the US sector maximises resource and asset value. We spoke to a whole host of surplus managers to get the lowdown and have presented our findings in the report below.  This report will be of use to  - Surplus managers - Procurement managers - Sustainability managers - Waste managers - Service design managers - Finance Directors - Estates and Facilities Directors [Read More](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/boost-the-reuse.-a-comparative-report-into-surplus-asset-reuse-practices) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/boost-the-reuse.-a-comparative-report-into-surplus-asset-reuse-practices#comments-listing) Topics: [Report](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/report) ## [A report into using interns for reuse programs](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/interns-apprenticeship-reuse-program) Posted by [Daniel O'Connor](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/author/daniel-oconnor) on 03-Oct-2017 16:27:11 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](http://www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/news/2016/11/05/adidas_Parley_UltraBOOST_image_4_trans_NvBQzQNjv4BqrXQPXGvM58CJoUBPwmOnPzWU-KwRaHvlaJXY1texVLQ.jpg?imwidth=1400)](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/interns-apprenticeship-reuse-program) In the US it is standard practice to engage interns to deliver a meaningful proportion of the surplus assets reuse program- we found that out in a recent study we conducted.  [Download here.](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/boost-the-reuse.-a-comparative-report-into-surplus-asset-reuse-practices?hs_preview=RsOnLZdW-5363796228) [Read More](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/interns-apprenticeship-reuse-program) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/interns-apprenticeship-reuse-program#comments-listing) Topics: [Report](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/report), [Interns](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/interns) [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