The re-use economy provides value to the public sector and waste management industry through waste collection, disposal and procurement savings. It generates jobs, training and volunteer placements and helps fund charitable work carried out in local communities. For many householders it represents a unique opportunity to access affordable and quality goods.
These two workshops will bring together a range of organisations that are already engaged in the re-use economy or that would like to be. Housing associations, local authorities, charity retailers, furniture re-use organisations and waste/recycling businesses are invited to showcase their work and look into new opportunities.
The workshops will focus on key materials and markets:
• Bulky waste – furniture and large electricals
• Re-use containers at HWRCs (Household Waste Recycling Centres)
• Kerbside collections – textiles, small electricals
• Added value house clearance services
• Furnishing properties for tenants in need
• Repair, refurbishment and retail routes
Speakers already confirmed include the Retail Director of the British Heart Foundation, the Chief Executives of the Furniture Re-use Network , Cartrefi Conwy & Crest Cooperative Director of Operations of Cadwyn Housing and Antur Waunfawr
at Reichel, Bangor University, from 12.00 p.m -16.30, 15th June 2015
and Park Thistle Hotel, Cardiff from 8.30 -13.00, 17th June 2015
Please find on the following links the agenda for the Bangor workshop and Cardiff workshop.
This event is free of charge. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
To book your place, please use the following link:
For the Bangor event: http://1506-bangor-reuseworkshop.eventbrite.co.uk
For the Cardiff event: http://1506-cardiff-reuseworkshop.eventbrite.co.uk
