Wirral project that rescues furniture from landfill is up for national award

The Refresh initiative in Birkenhead, funded by Magenta Living, has been shortlisted for the Environment award in the Travis Perkins Managed Services Better Together Awards; the project intercepted over nine tonnes of furniture destined for landfill in the last year.

The Refresh initiative in Birkenhead, supported by Magenta Living, has been shortlisted for the Environment award in the Travis Perkins Managed Services Better Together Awards. The project collects high-quality furniture from empty homes and redirects it to residents who need essential items. Over the past year it intercepted more than nine tonnes of furniture that would otherwise have been sent to landfill. The awards ceremony is scheduled for March 5 at the Silverstone Circuit. Key details: - The Refresh project is one of four UK initiatives shortlisted in the Environment category. - The scheme aims to reduce waste and address furniture poverty by reusing good-condition items from empty properties. - The shortlisting cited the project’s combined environmental and social impact. - If chosen as a winner, Magenta Living would receive a £5,000 grant from the Travis Perkins Legacy Fund to help expand the project’s reach. - The article reports comments from a Travis Perkins Managed Services representative praising the project’s circular approach to reclaiming waste and supporting local families. Summary: The Refresh initiative has reduced potential landfill waste while supplying furniture to people starting over, contributing both environmental and social benefits. The next step is the award announcement at Silverstone on March 5, with a potential £5,000 grant available to the winning project.