WarpIt

WarpIt is an online portal (a bit like eBay), where members of staff can upload details of unwanted University furniture, office accessories and stationery (in good condition), and can claim any items listed there for free for business use. The WarpIt portal for the University of Reading is overseen by the Sustainability team (as the Admin). Any member of staff with a reading.ac.uk email address can register to login to WarpIt so that they can view and claim items listed on the portal, as well as upload details of unwanted items. WarpIt is not a location for furniture storage. If…
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UniGreenScheme

Do you have University equipment that is in good condition and still working, but is now unwanted?  Have you already tried offering it to other Schools and Functions (through Warp-it or other methods), but haven't found a new home?  Please consider whether the University's equipment reseller, UniGreenScheme, could collect and re-home it. How does it work? What sort of items are suitable for re-sale through UniGreenScheme? UniGreenScheme are interested in a range of equipment and items from catering, lab, maintenance and sports equipment to office consumables, as well as more unusual items such as technical models or specialist furniture. Items…
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