Material Rescue Social
    But what happens when you're done?

    Construction and demolition generate around 38% of the total waste in Europe, most of which is still capable of reuse.

    We're leaving real value on the table.

    And, a typical retail fit-out is renovated every 5-7 years, resulting in thousands of tonnes of perfectly usable materials sent to landfill, low-grade recycling or incineration.

    A disused retail store filled with racks plinths and displays using incredible material palette now disused and abandoned showing the stark reality of an unsustainable industry2
    Rethink waste

    You design. You change. We take care of the rest.

    Material Rescue recovers fit-out materials for refurb, resale or reuse across stores. Whether you want to refurbish a single item of furniture to reuse or you’re looking for greater circularity, we can work with you to find simple, sustainable solutions that give your materials a second life, while protecting the uniqueness of your brand and keeping valuable resources in circulation for longer. Recycling and incineration may cut waste from going to landfill, but present a different set of challenges that kicks the problem down the chain. Reuse cuts emissions, cost and waste and can significantly lower carbon impact.

    Circular services
    Reclaim

    Reclaim materials for reuse and recycling with Takeback. Delivered in collaboration with Surface Matter as a way to redistribute value.

    Refurb

    Give it a refresh

    Refurb/repair old worn out surfaces. From select pieces to bespoke collections and whole scale high impact interior refurbishment.

    Reuse that adapts

    Adaptive reuse

    Redistribute value. Pieces taken back for reuse. Repair, refurb or alter them for storage, and supply them for the next life.

    Rent

    Don't buy, borrow

    All sustainability claims go out the window when it comes to single-use. Rent pieces for temporary events, exhibitions and displays.

    Logistics

    Don't let storage stop you.

    Restore value by letting us look after your assets. We'll house them and arrange the logistics that go with it.

    Circular Strategy

    Do more than Refit. Rescue.

    Create best practices, safeguard your assets and build better with repeatable progress using reports that identify carbon intensive practices, key assets and whole scale improvements.

    Offset Pullout

    Although a large number of building elements are reusable, only 1% are reused after their first application– instead they are recycled by crushing or melting, or disposed of.

    –Facilitating circulation of building elements, FCRBE

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    How it works

    • Durat Plus material development recycled solid surface
    • ISIMG 872297
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    • 273 Warehouse Plan
    • Surface Matter Rescue Skatelite colours
    • MR Locoskates 2
    Durat Plus material development recycled solid surface
    Durat Plus material development recycled solid surface

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    Offcuts, part sheets, prototype material for maker supply - reused and ready for renew.

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    273 Warehouse Plan

    Book your Repair or Pre-demo audit today

    Do more than Refit. Rescue. Let us know your sustainability goals and we’ll tailor a plan that delivers impact andkeeps valuable assets where they belong, in circulation.

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