Do more than Refit. Rescue.

    Recycling and waste-to-energy incineration may cut waste from going to landfill, but create a different set of challenges - kicking the problem down the chain. Reuse cuts emissions, cost and waste and can significantly lower carbon impact.

    Material Rescue recovers fit-out materials for refurb, resale or reuse. Whether you want to refurbish a single piece of furniture, or you’re looking for greater circularity, we can work with you to find simple, sustainable solutions that give your materials a second life, protect your brand's IP and keeps valuable resources in circulation.

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    We take care of the rest.

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    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
    According to Europa Waste Statistics

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

    And, a Circular fit-out report identified that 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…

    Leaving real value on the table.

    It's time to take responsibility...

    RIP OUT

    Carefully strip out fixtures and fittings, to retain value and maintain circularity
    Reuse with Material rescue

    REUSE

    Repair, refurb or alter them for storage, and supply them for the next life
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    REPEAT

    Using reports that identify carbon intensive practices, key assets and improvements
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    Reclaimed materials and furniture pieces for reuse and recycling, delivered in collaboration with Surface Matter.

    Refurb

    Give it a refresh
    Repairing old worn-out surfaces. From select pieces to bespoke collections and whole scale interior refurbishment.

    Reuse

    Adaptive reuse
    Stripped out pieces are reclaimed and transformed. We repair and alter for your needs, or onto the next life.

    Rent

    Don't buy, borrow
    Sustainability claims go out the window when it comes to single-use. Rent pieces for events, exhibitions and displays.

    Rehouse

    Storage + logistics
    We'll look after your assets. Storing them in a way that preserves value, and arranging all of the logistics that goes with it.

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    Build better with carbon reports that identify value, improvements and best practices to safeguard your assets.

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    Offcuts, part sheets, prototype material for maker supply - reused and ready for the next life.

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    Book your Repair or Pre-demo audit today

    Let us know your sustainability goals and we’ll tailor a plan that delivers impact and keeps valuable assets where they belong, in circulation.

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