Globechain is an online reuse platform that connects businesses, charities and people to enable them to reuse unwanted items within a global supply chain network creating a waste audit and social impact value for members. The aim is to create a local supply chain within a global community to enable the redistribution of goods to social causes rather than landfill. The organisation has over 10,000 members ranging from corporates, charities, schools & universities, social enterprises, start-ups and individuals in industry sectors ranging from retail, banking, fashion, food, construction, education and health.

By gathering and analysing data, the company also evaluates the social, economic and environmental impacts of the exchanges. This enables businesses to assess and report on the effects of reusing, upcycling and recycling items. Telefonica used Globechain to pass on unwanted office furniture to the charity Growing Networks. In doing so it saved around £3,000 in landfill charges and skip hire costs. The charity also saved between £3,000 and £4,000 on the cost of new furniture.

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