Category: Metal & Wood Workshop
Level: Bronze
Author: Hannah Ogahara, Weng Man, Matthew Sweet, Rafal Pilipow, Max Jones
The Impact: <p>Without visibility of materials used and available stock, workshops often over-purchase and rely unnecessarily on new materials. Improving material awareness and basic sourcing practices reduces avoidable procurement and supports more efficient use of resources.</p>
Details
Workshops consider sustainability when sourcing timber, sheet materials, metals, fixings, finishing products, and consumables.
Where suitable, they prioritise donated, surplus, reclaimed, reused, or lower-impact materials, and select products that are safe and appropriate for workshop processes.
Suppliers are selected with consideration for packaging, delivery efficiency, and product suitability where possible.
