Digital Platforms, Physical Hubs and Facilitators for Reuse

A list of digital platforms and physical hubs across the UK and Europe that facilitate the reuse of construction materials. 

This list is for information only and due diligence should be undertaken before engaging with any organisation.

Goods generally ‘for sale’ but sometimes available for free

Product specific

  • Flooring reuse – directory of companies involved in reuse of flooring – Spruce Carpets, Uplyfted and Envirocycle https://uk-sfa.com/reuse-and-recycle/
  • HTS Stockmatcher– A free to use selection tool built to assist procurement of reclaimed steel for use in new construction projects. https://stockmatcher.co.uk/
  • Recolight– Platform to promote the donation of new and used lighting products and equipment. https://www.recolight.co.uk/reuse-hub/
  • See also our Take Back scheme list – soon to be uploaded to the Reuse Now web pages

Closed/ internal solutions

The following social enterprise websites may be useful (although not platforms).

  • Business 2 Schools  – Donate unwanted office furniture and technology to state schools in the UK https://www.business2schools.com/
  • Reuseful UK – National network of Scrapstores, resource and creative reuse centres. Items can be donated to local Scrapstores including paint, paper, card etc. https://www.reusefuluk.org/
  • Reuse Network – Reducing poverty, cutting waste and tackling social exclusion through reuse. A network of Reuse Centres (approx.120) where items can be donated too. An online map is available. Items include furniture, electrical appliances, IT, paint, flooring/carpets etc https://reuse-network.org.uk/donate-items/#/

Goods generally ‘for sale’ but sometimes available for free

    • Restado –  German based marketplace matching construction materials coming from demolition or oversupply with the demand in new construction projects. https://restado.de/
    • Concular – German based digital platform enabling the recirculation of construction materials. https://concular.de/
    • REsign – Italian based company app matching up supply and demand for reclaimed construction materials. https://re-sign.it/
    • Werflink – Netherlands/Belgium based marketplacee to swap, sell and share construction equipment, building materials, storage, and freight space with each other. https://www.parksharing.nl/werflink.html
    • CMEx– Ireland based digital platform that connects organisations with each other so that they can exchange or trade excess construction materials between them.
  • Reusefully – Reusefully provides expert circular economy advice and support within the built environment; a comprehensive, end-to-end service to unlock the full potential of the circular economy. www.reusefully.co.uk
  • Material Index – Material Index is your collaborative partner for the Circular Economy. Catalogue, Manage and Exchange materials to cut carbon, waste and costs. www.material-index.co.uk
  • Maconda – We guide the industry towards a low-carbon future by integrating circular economy principles that increase reuse and reduce avoidable waste. www.macondasolutions.com
  • Circuland – AI-powered platform for creating and managing Digital Product Passports (DPPs) across regulated industries, centralising compliance documents, audits, and lifecycle records in one place. www.circuland.co.uk/en
  • Urban Miners – Reclamation and supply of reused products and materials for construction and fit-out. Our services support reuse from end-to-end, from deinstallation in one building all the way through to installation in a new building. www.urban-miners.co.uk
  • Madaster – Lead the way in circular construction with Madaster. Seamlessly track and manage all materials, ensuring your real estate and infrastructure are built to last. www.madaster.com
  • Circotrade– Trading platform to facilitate and unlock the future value of building’s materials. https://www.circotrade.com/
  • Material Reuse Group – Our team comprises of sustainability, carbon, demolition and logistical experts, which enable us to offer a comprehensive reuse solution, including an online warehouse. https://www.material-reuse.co.uk/
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