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What Do Organizations Have Lying Around Collecting Dust?

Insights from the Reboot Sustainability Fair We’ve all been there—walking through the office and spotting items collecting dust on shelves, buried in cupboards, or stashed in storage spaces. The problem? No one knows about these items, their condition, or who’s responsible for them. Current resource management tools fall short. While they might tell you an item exists somewhere in your office, they often leave critical questions unanswered: With these unknowns, it’s often easier just to buy something new. Common Challenges We Heard at the Reboot Fair At the Reboot B2B Sustainability Fair in Odense, we asked visitors:“What are the items you’ve spotted collecting dust at your workspace?” The responses were strikingly similar across companies: Upon further discussion, a shared challenge emerged: unused items are often either discarded as waste or tucked away into storage—hidden from everyone except the handful of people managing company resources. Making Unused Items Visible What if, instead of letting unused items disappear into storage or landfills, they were actively made visible and available to the entire company? Items can only be utilized if: Some companies attempt to address this through intranet systems, but without a cultural shift, these solutions often go underutilized. Circularity Requires a Change in Mindset Building a circular culture demands more than just tools—it requires front runners willing to champion change. While companies often focus on saving money during procurement, they overlook the massive savings potential in utilizing what they already own. For example, reusing existing office equipment could reduce purchasing costs by 20-30% annually (source: Accenture, Waste to Wealth). The Opportunity in Circular Resource Management By creating a streamlined, user-friendly process for redistributing or borrowing unused items, organizations can unlock significant opportunities: The Future Is Circular At WeUse, we believe the foundation of circularity lies in visibility and convenience. By enabling a culture of sharing, borrowing, and reusing, we help organizations realize the untapped potential in what they already own. So, the next time you’re about to buy something new, ask yourself:Could the solution already be hiding in your own workspace? Let’s work together to shift from “buying new” to reusing smartly, building a more sustainable, cost-effective future for your organization.

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Emil in a panel

2024: A Year of Change for Sustainability: Insights from Miljøministeriet Event

In a recent session hosted by Miljøministeriet and Miljøstyrelsen, our CEO Emil took part in a discourse that delved beyond waste sorting, focusing intensely on the necessity of establishing concrete goals and the need for tools for waste prevention. These discussions strike at the core of WeUse’s mission. Philosophy in Action: At WeUse, we stand firm on the principle that “Things are made to be used.” It’s not just a mantra; it’s our guiding principle, propelling us toward a more sustainable future. Sharing resources actively contributes to waste prevention. Overconsumption, identified as the biggest threat to sustainability by The World Economic Forum (2022), is addressed by encouraging the full utilization of items before they become redundant. We see our role as a provider of a practical solution, offering a platform for individuals and communities to share possessions, emphasizing the essence of “use” over “discard.” The Carbon Dilemma: Charlotte Louise Jensen’s revelation from CONCITO hit hard – the average Dane emits a staggering 13 tons of CO2 yearly. Even with conscientious lifestyle choices, such as collective living, veganism, electric vehicles, and second-hand shopping, we’d still be contributing 8.7 tons per person. Our collective goal? A mere 3 tons. In Denmark alone, there are more than 20 billion DKK worth of functional resources lying in garages and basements, mostly unused. Despite this, the pattern of buying things that are rarely used persists. SDG 12: “Responsible consumption and production” is, according to the UN, Denmark’s worst SDG performance. A power drill is, for example, on average, only used for 12 minutes in its lifetime. This clearly shows the need for action and impact education, but also the potential to support change in communities. A Daunting Path Ahead: While the journey might seem overwhelming, hope lies in witnessing dedicated individuals working on innovative solutions. Marked as a year of transformative changes, 2024 emerged prominently in yesterday’s discussions. It’s a collective call to action, reminding each of us of our pivotal role. As we navigate the complexities of carbon emissions, let’s remember that change begins with us. In 2024, let’s collectively strive toward that 3-ton goal.

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