Workplace Unplugged

Waste Not, Want Not: How Social Enterprise is Transforming Workplace Sustainability

Written by Mark Tilley | August 13, 2025

This week Workplace Unplugged hosted a timely and stimulating webinar titled 'Waste Not, Want Not: How Social Enterprise is Transforming Workplace Sustainability', bringing together three thoughtful voices - Michael Amos from Waste to Wonder, Andy Daly of Social Enterprise UK and Angela Halliday from Sodexo - to explore impactful office clearance projects that uniquely align environmental goals with social good.

The panellists shared practical, real‑world examples of how workplaces can leverage their ESG commitments, not just as abstract pledges but as tangible actions that reduce waste and uplift communities.

  • Michael Amos spotlighted Waste to Wonder, demonstrating how office clearance partnerships can divert materials from landfills, while providing essential educational resources and turning waste into value for learners and communities.

  • Andy Daly from Social Enterprise UK talked through how social enterprises offer a scalable and validated model for organizations. By collaborating with these enterprises, companies can drive sustainability and social equity, all while streamlining internal processes and delivering measurable impact.

  • From a corporate social responsibility standpoint, Angela Halliday from Sodexo illustrated how waste reduction efforts can integrate seamlessly into broader workplace operations. Her examples showcased successful initiatives in sustainable disposal and upcycling of office fixtures and equipment, yielding environmental benefits alongside reputational and operational advantages.

The webinar painted a compelling picture: that sustainability doesn’t have to be a distant or costly goal. By partnering with social enterprises, workplace leaders can deliver dual benefits - reducing environmental footprints while improving social outcomes.

This session offered actionable insights for every workplace stakeholder - from facilities and operations managers to sustainability leads - demonstrating how thoughtful collaboration can turn everyday office waste into purpose‑driven progress.

Watch replay: https://www.crowdcast.io/c/bwxiz46005li