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From both an environmental and a financial perspective, re-using resources at the University is really important; so we have established various different schemes to help re-use materials, items and equipment.\u00a0 Find out more about the schemes below and how to use them:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Re-use via Warp-it portal<\/h2>\n

Warp-it is an on-line portal for members of staff which can help you offer unwanted items to other Schools and Functions; and search for surplus items to claim for free.<\/p>\n

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FIND OUT HOW TO USE WARP-IT<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/p>\n

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LINK STRAIGHT TO WARP-IT PORTAL<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Re-use with UniGreenScheme<\/h2>\n

UniGreenScheme is able to help members of staff find new homes (outside the University) for unwanted equipment, especially from labs; thereby promoting re-use, and reducing waste costs.<\/p>\n

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WORK WITH UNIGREENSCHEME<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/p>\n

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The University's Re-Use Procedure<\/h2>\n

Re-using resources and reducing waste benefits the University and the local community.\u00a0 The University's Re-use Procedure provides a framework to enable this.<\/p>\n

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VIEW OUR RE-USE PROCEDURE<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/p>\n

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Re-use it with Warp-it! Offer and claim surplus items for your office using the University’s Warp-it Portal. Re-use at the University is really important – it has lots of environmental and financial benefits. Click the + icon to find out more, as well how to access Warp-it. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":0,"parent":50,"menu_order":6,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[40,44,33,42,43,31],"yoast_head":"\nLet's Reuse More - Sustainability<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"We think that re-use at the University is really important. 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