Greater Manchester reuse project reaches £3 million in sales

SUEZ and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) have generated over £3 million in sales through the Renew project in the United Kingdom.

The initiative collects unwanted household goods, repairs them, and resells them through three physical shops and online platforms. Since the project began in 2021, it has prevented 605,998 items from entering waste streams. These items include furniture, homeware, children's toys, 34,872 electrical items, and 7,942 bicycles. The project reinvests its profits into local social projects and charities.

SUEZ says the Renew Community Fund has awarded more than £1.3 million to 128 projects that promote circular economy principles, such as repair cafes and school uniform sharing schemes. Additionally, the project donated £600,000 to the Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity to support programs tackling homelessness. The initiative has also created 20 green jobs and supported apprenticeships in furniture restoration and bicycle mechanics.