The big impact your donations can have…

We all have stuff lying around at work that we no longer need. From the unused fridge to the pens collecting dust that you promised yourself you’d deal with. For many, the simplest solution is to get rid. Yet clearing out your old belongings (more often than not) ends with them in landfill.

So, what if we told you that you could have that much-needed clear-out with way less hassle than a trip to the tip? Here at A Good Thing we make donating your unused goods as easy as possible. What’s more, rather than ending up in landfill, they have the chance to start a new life with a charity that needs them. A win–win!

If you’re planning your next clear-out, here are some of the big impacts your donations can have.

1. For the planet

Every year in the UK so many useable items end up in the bin. Often this is because it feels like the simplest solution. Yet the more we waste, the worse it is for our planet.

We all know we need to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle, but this doesn’t just have to apply to bottletops and crisp packets. Your everyday work items can be reused too, and their impact can be invaluable.

Donating your company’s items through A Good Thing helps to reduce waste – and ultimately takes them out of landfill and into the hands of someone who needs them. No matter how big or small, we all need to do our bit to reduce waste and stop climate change – and donating is one great way to do this.

2. For others

While your donations have an impact on the planet, they also have a massive impact on charities – many of which are more in need now than ever before. While an old photocopier might be driving you mad and taking up space in the office, it could be invaluable to charities just trying to do some good.

By donating things through A Good Thing, you’ll see with your own eyes the positive impact of your unwanted items on people’s lives. Our platform even lets you choose which charities to help – so you can assist a range of local causes that are close to your heart!

Recently over 2,000 unused notebooks helped not one but two fantastic charities. The notebooks ended up in care packages for cancer patients in hospital and were added into Moses baskets for mothers and babies in need. Instead of potentially ending up in the skip, these notebooks were able to help those who needed it most. Your donations can help improve lives and make a real difference.

3. For your business

We love to see that more and more businesses are trying to do their bit for the planet.

We’ve discussed the impact of donations on the planet and on charities, but donating things also has many wonderful benefits for yourself, your business and your employees.

A Good Thing makes it easy for businesses to do their bit for the environment and for charity. With charity work proven to boost your mental health and give you a sense of fulfilment, your donations help you to give back!

Whether it’s merchandise you no longer need, office equipment that’s no longer helpful, stationery that’s stuffed at the back of a storecupboard or white goods that are taking up much-needed space, there’s always someone out there you can help.

Sign up to A Good Thing today: do it for yourself, your planet and those who need it the most!