The re-use of products or materials that would otherwise become
waste can provide a range of social, economic and environmental
benefits. By using what we already have on this earth, we
reduce consumerism, manufacture fewer goods, and reduce the
impact on the earth.
This is an area where the voluntary and
community waste sector has led the way.
The sector has pioneered many of the services that are
widespread today, such as the re-use of furniture and white
goods.
Other common re-use activities range from donations to charity
shops, to the re-use of mobile phones, PCs and toner cartridges, to
more recent developments such as online auction and exchange sites
like Freecycle; all of which are
helping to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill.
1.
Newmarket Open Door
The
Newmarket Open Door Charity Superstore offers something for
everyone with a wide variety of donated bric-a-brac,
clothing, books and a full range of quality furniture to suit
all pockets. 
A re-use donation box for staff and the general public has been
introduced to the reception area at our main office in College
Heath Road. For a full list of what you can donate visit
www.newmarketopendoor.org.uk.
John Durrant from the charity said “We are very pleased to be
working with Forest Heath Council who have provided a convenient
donation point and would like to thank the public for their
support.” Newmarket Open Door would like to hear from any local
businesses interested in setting up a donation point at their
premises.
2. 2recycle.co.uk
2recycle.co.uk is
a free internet based service that allows users to donate or
request items for free.
3.
Freecycle
The worldwide Freecycle Network is made up of many individual
groups across the globe. The groups match people who have items
they want to dispose of with people who can use them.
4.
Choose2Reuse
Choose2Reuse is a brand that unifies charity shops, furniture reuse
outlets and other community reuse organisations. Together we
promote community reuse through the Choose2Reuse branding which is
used on campaign materials and by licensed organisations such as
charities, social enterprises and local authorities.
Part of the Choose2Reuse campaign is to raise awareness and
provide opportunities to engage organisations and members of the
public in supporting their local community's reuse
schemes.
5. Eastex
Eastex is a free internet based service for businesses,
schools, societies, voluntary organisations and individuals to help
keep reusable items out of landfill.
A massive range of materials can be sourced or supplied through
Eastex including batteries, building materials, drums, containers,
electricals and electronics, furniture and fittings, metals, oils,
paper and card, pallets, textiles and clothing, vehicle parts, wood
and timber and much more!
Eastex is an Eastern Region project funded by BREW (Business
Resource Efficiency & Waste) through the East of England
Development Agency, East of England Regional Assembly, County
Councils and partners in the Eastern Region. The project is
supported by the Suffolk Waste Partnership among other key
organisations and agencies.