Waste to Wonder Worldwide

This Sunday marks the United Nations International Day of Zero Waste But at Waste to Wonder Worldwide, every day is an opportunity to turn waste into wonder 🌟 #ZeroWaste initiatives are essential to achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, but this movement is about more than just bins and recycling, it’s about rethinking value, reimagining waste, and restoring opportunity. At Waste to Wonder, we’re proud to lead the way: 🌱 Diverting 2,500 tonnes of furniture and equipment from landfill every year 🔁 Averaging 97% reuse, with the remaining 3% recycled — and 0% to landfill 🌍 Saving over 5 million kg of CO₂e last year alone 🪑 Donating over 1 million items to under-resourced schools and charities 💚 Repurposing resources worth more than £45 million — now that’s not waste Beyond the environmental wins, our zero-waste model drives real social impact. By embedding ethical reuse into your organisation's global supply chain, you can support education, empower communities, and cut emissions - including those elusive Scope 3. This Sunday, we’re celebrating the power of purposeful reuse. Because when waste becomes a resource, everyone benefits - people, planet and future generations. #InternationalDayOfZeroWaste #Sustainability #SocialImpact #SocialValue #CircularEconomy United Nations Office for Sustainable Development (UNOSD) The Sustainable Procurement Pledge UN Environment Programme UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme) Supply Change Social Value Portal Social Enterprise UK Michael Amos Tom Holdsworth Hayley Smith Jade Adderley Paula Carey Mihai RIZAN Alex Rampelt Linda Glover Paul Curtis

🚨 Only 2 weeks to go until entries close for the IWFM | Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management Impact Awards! These prestigious awards celebrate excellence in #Workplace and #FacilitiesManagement, recognising those who are driving innovation, #Sustainability, #Wellbeing, productivity, and #SocialValue across the industry. As a #SocialEnterprise committed to sustainability and #SocialImpact, we’re proud to be headline sponsor for the fourth year running – supporting an event that truly champions purpose-driven change. 🏆 Entries close 10th April – don’t miss your chance to showcase your impact and be recognised on the industry’s biggest stage! 📅 Save the date: Winners will be announced at the #IWFM Impact Awards ceremony on 9th October 2025 at JW Marriott Grosvenor House London – we can’t wait to celebrate with you! A huge thank you to IWFM for creating a platform that highlights progress and purpose. Here’s to another year of championing the people and projects shaping a better future. Michael Amos | Linda Hausmanis | Redactive Media Group | Juliette Bond | Susan Cook | Jenny Thomas | Social Enterprise UK | 14forty | City Electrical Factors | EQUANS | Premier Technical Services Group Ltd (PTSG) | Fusion21 | GSH Group | Jones FM | FES Group | Mark Griffiths (MSc CIWFM) | Sarah Hodge MSc CIWFM | Steve Roots FIWFM | Stephanie Welch | Sharon Slinger | Ian Baker CIWFM | Chris Jeffers FIWFM FRICS | Louisa Clarke FCMI MIWFM | Neil Fright MA FIWFM | Mark Whittaker CIWFM | Mihai RIZAN | Tom Holdsworth | Hayley Smith | Paul Curtis | Linda Glover | Alex Rampelt | Paula Carey | Jade Adderley

🏆School in a Box is a Finalist for #CircularEconomy Project of the Year!💚 🎉 We’re thrilled to share that our School in a Box programme has been named a Finalist for Circular Economy Project of the Year at the BusinessGreen UK Green Business Awards 2025! What began as a mission to give children in underserved communities access to quality educational resources has grown into a global movement. From boardrooms to classrooms, School in a Box gives redundant furniture a second life, helping equip over 1,500 schools in 44 countries and diverting thousands of tonnes of furniture from landfill every year. This recognition celebrates more than just environmental impact, it shines a light on the power of ethical reuse to unlock education, restore dignity and create opportunity in underfunded communities around the world. 🌍📚 📚✨ But this isn’t just our achievement - it belongs to our incredible corporate & charity partners! Without them this simply wouldn't be possible💚 At Waste to Wonder Worldwide, we believe the Circular Economy is about people as much as the planet, and we’re so proud to see that belief recognised. 👏 Huge congratulations to all the other amazing finalists — we’re honoured to be in such inspiring company and can’t wait to celebrate with you on 11th June 2025 at The Brewery on Chiswell Street. Michael Amos Hayley Smith Mihai RIZAN Linda Glover Paul Curtis Tom Holdsworth Paula Carey Supply Change Social Enterprise UK The Sustainable Procurement Pledge United Nations United Nations Office for Sustainable Development (UNOSD) #ZeroWaste #ZeroToLandfill #Sustainability #SocialImpact #SocialValue

⌛ The countdown is on for The Workplace Event ⌛ We’re proud to be working alongside Social Enterprise UK to bring back the #SocialEnterprise Village 💚 Now a well-established feature of the event, the Village shines a spotlight on how social enterprises are driving sustainable innovation and making a real impact across workplaces, supply chains and communities. 🎤 One highlight you won’t want to miss: Beyond Recycling: Unlocking the Business Potential of the #CircularEconomy 🗓️ 9th April 2025 🕚 11:45 AM 📍 Social Enterprise Knowledge Hub Stage This session will look at how businesses can profit from circular economy principles and the role of innovation and technology in waste reduction and reuse. With expert insights from: Petrena Prince, EMEA Environmental Manager – IBM Natalie King-Barnard, Managing Director – Green Machine Computers Ltd Michael Amos, Managing Director – Waste to Wonder Worldwide Come and explore how social enterprises are reshaping the future of work. #Sustainability #ZeroWaste #FacilitiesManagement #TWE25

🎉 Koto Babi School is a finalist! 🎉 We’re absolutely over the moon that our Koto Babi School in a Box campaign has been named a finalist for Marketing/Advertising Campaign of the Year at the BusinessGreen UK Green Business Awards 2025! 💚🏆 This campaign follows the powerful journey of redundant office furniture being repurposed for Koto Babi School in Accra, Ghana, shining a light on the people, passion and purpose behind ethical reuse. But this isn’t just our achievement, it belongs to the incredible teachers and students at Koto Babi school, and we’re so proud they’re part of this recognition. At Waste to Wonder Worldwide, we believe that the #CircularEconomy isn’t just about reducing waste, it’s about creating opportunity, restoring dignity, and supporting people and planet. 📺 Catch up on the full story: 🔗 Episode 1: https://lnkd.in/ebNMmb-M 🔗 Episode 2: https://lnkd.in/eZ8wDKby 🔗 Episode 3: https://lnkd.in/e7NfwU_X ✨ The final episode is still to come - watch this space! 👏 Congratulations to all the other incredible finalists, we’re honoured to be in such inspiring company and look forward to celebrating with you at the awards ceremony on 11th June 2025 at The Brewery on Chiswell Street. 📚✨ A huge thank you to our incredible partners for being part of this journey! 💚 Tom Holdsworth JAK ELORM Paula Carey Ernest Ankomah Michael Amos Hayley Smith Alex Rampelt Linda Glover Paul Curtis Jade Adderley Alan Cooper Krys Stanton Raf Galvez Maxine Turney Carley Satchwell AIEMA Eric Obaka Anne-Marie Judge #Sustainability #ESG #ZeroWaste #ZeroToLandfill #UKGBA

🌍💧Water isn’t just life - it’s education, empowerment, and hope for the future💧🌍 As we approach #WorldWaterDay, we recognise that clean water is more than just a necessity, it’s a lifeline for communities around the world. At Waste to Wonder Worldwide, we’ve installed 22 solar powered borewells, giving 44,000 people access to safe, clean water. The ripple effect is profound: 📚 Education – Children who once spent hours fetching water are now attending school, unlocking a brighter future. 🌱 Food & Livelihoods – Communities can grow crops, nourish families, and sell surplus at markets to generate income. 🛡️ Stability & Security – Reliable water access means better health, resilience, and the opportunity to plan for the future, not just for tomorrow. Seeing the transformative power of these borewells and community gardens reinforces a crucial truth, more communities need access to these life-changing resources. These projects don’t just quench thirst, they relieve hunger, fuel dreams, foster education, and create lasting opportunities. We couldn’t do this without the generous support of companies who share our vision. A huge thank you to CBRE, Wagstaff Interiors Group, and Boss Design for helping to make these borewell projects a reality 💙 Water is life, but it’s also opportunity, empowerment and progress! This World Water Day, we reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that water isn’t a privilege, but a right for all 💙 #WorldWaterDay2025 #WaterIsLife #Sustainability #ESG Michael Amos Kate Grimshaw Amy Brogan Raf Galvez United Nations Office for Sustainable Development (UNOSD) United Nations CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) Supply Change Social Value Portal Tom Holdsworth Hayley Smith Alex Rampelt Jade Adderley Mihai RIZAN Paul Curtis Linda Glover Paula Carey Social Enterprise UK Marie Gillen

🌳Tomorrow is International Day of Forests!🌳 Ghana's forests are essential to both environmental #Sustainability and economic growth. However, balancing resource needs, conservation, and social development remains a challenge. Logging for furniture is a major driver of deforestation, threatening biodiversity and disrupting ecosystems. At Waste to Wonder Worldwide, we work alongside Ernest Ankomah to tackle this issue by distributing repurposed furniture to schools and communities in Ghana. This reduces demand for newly manufactured furniture and aligns with Ghana’s commitment to sustainable forest governance, particularly as the country prepares to implement FLEGT licensing under the Voluntary Partnership Agreement with the European Union. This partnership goes beyond furniture redistribution, it’s about supporting long-term #environmental and development goals. By choosing reuse over new, we can help protect forests, lower carbon footprints, and ensure students have the resources they need to succeed. Let’s prioritise ethical reuse and responsible forest management. Together, we can safeguard forests for future generations while driving sustainable development. #CircularEconomy #ZeroWaste #ZeroToLandfill #InternationalDayOfForests Michael Amos Tom Holdsworth Paul Curtis Linda Glover Alex Rampelt Mihai RIZAN Hayley Smith Jade Adderley United Nations United Nations Office for Sustainable Development (UNOSD) The Sustainable Procurement Pledge Supply Change Social Value Portal

At Waste to Wonder Worldwide we believe in ripple effects—how one decision can create lasting change. For over 22 years, our School in a Box programme has been transforming lives, and this is just one powerful example. I’m delighted to share the impact we’re making in The Gambia, where villages are growing crops for the first time, children are gaining access to education, and communities are building a brighter future. This is the true value of ethical reuse. Watch the ripple effect in action—and see how you can be a part of it. CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) CBRE MENA CBRE EXCELLERATE MENA Sodexo UK and Ireland Apleona UK Apleona Group Apleona Ireland Mitie Haworth Wagstaff Interiors Group Social Enterprise UK British Chambers of Commerce British Chamber of Commerce Dubai (BCCD) Lyreco UK and Ireland Balfour Beatty plc Supply Change Social Value Portal Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Peter Holbrook CBE Nationwide Building Society Anthony Hobley Alcumus SafeContractor neutral carbon zone Marie Gillen Ramatou Gillen United Nations Conor Spacey FoodSpace #RippleEffect #SocialImpact #EthicalReuse #Sustainability #SchoolInABox #CircularEconomy #ESG #ClimateResilience #SocialValue #ImpactMatters”

🚛 #Relocations that Really Move You 🌍 Moving offices shouldn't just be about transporting crates and relocating furniture - it’s an opportunity to create real, lasting impact. At Waste to Wonder Worldwide, our Sustainable Relocations Service ensures that your move is seamless while actively supporting your organisation’s #ESG goals, carbon reduction, and global education initiatives. Are you ready to move with purpose and make your relocation part of something much bigger? 📩 Let’s talk: info@wastetowonder.com 🔗 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dAyEY789 #Sustainability #ZeroWaste #ZeroToLandfill #CircularEconomy

🚀 Join us at The Workplace Event’s #SocialEnterprise Village 🗓️ 8-10 April, NEC Birmingham! For the second year running, the Social Enterprise Village is bringing together industry leaders and pioneering social enterprises that are transforming the #workplace and #FacilitiesManagement sector. This collaborative effort between Waste to Wonder Worldwide, Social Enterprise UK, and Nineteen Group is designed to help businesses integrate #SocialImpact into their supply chains and workplace strategies. Why visit the Social Enterprise Village? ✅ Meet exceptional social enterprises offering workplace solutions ✅ Discover innovative products and services that align with ESG principles ✅ Engage with industry leaders who are embedding social enterprises into their procurement strategies 🎤 Exclusive Speaker Sessions The Social Enterprise Village features its own stage, where experts will share how they drive real social and environmental impact through their facilities and workplace supply chains including CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS), Lyreco UK and Ireland, Zurich Insurance, Sodexo, Landmarc Solutions, neutral carbon zone, Overbury, IWFM | Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management Meet some of the incredible social enterprises making a difference: 🍵 NEMI Teas – A specialist tea company providing employment to refugees 🖥 Green Machine Computers Ltd – Circular IT solutions, reducing e-waste and increasing digital inclusion ❤️ WildHearts Group – Transforming business spend into social change 🚲 Mobilityways – Sustainable commute solutions to reduce workplace emissions 🏢 Communia FM – Facilities management with a strong social impact focus 💧 Belu – Ethical water brand reinvesting profits into carbon reduction and clean water access 🤝 Pluss – Supporting people with disabilities into employment 🥗 ChangeKitchen – Catering company supporting employment and providing free meals for those in need 🌍 If your organisation is serious about embedding #ESG principles into its workplace and facilities strategy, this is the place to be. Come and connect with the social enterprises driving real impact! 📅 The Workplace Event | 8-10 April | NEC Birmingham 🔗 Find out more and register here: https://lnkd.in/dF29Ca3N #TWE25 Michael Amos Andy Daly Francesca Maines Will Fellows Nathan Stovell Colin Downie Louise Sheppard Gemma Lindley Christian Johansen Mark Hand Angela Halliday Sebastian Blake CEnv, MIEMA, CIWM, CQI, MSc Petrena Prince Natalie King-Barnard Alan Stenson MIoD Amy Kimberlin Andrew Bryers MSc MBa CEM Sofie Hooper John Kenny Tom Holdsworth Hayley Smith Paula Carey