A shopping revolution has hit Surrey with the launch of a furniture reuse network selling ‘born again’ furniture and white goods.

Around 3,000 tonnes of potentially reusable home furnishings get thrown away in Surrey every year with a large proportion ending up in landfill.

To help change that the Surrey Waste Partnership is supporting the Surrey Reuse Network (SRN), which is made up of a group of six local charities. It aims to find new homes for donated furniture and kitchen appliances, as well as offering training and employment opportunities and helping local families in need.

Jean Pearson, Chairman of the Surrey Waste Partnership, says: "People tend to throw things away when they are finished with them, forgetting that someone else may have a use for them. In these difficult financial times, reusing household items can be invaluable to families, whilst also benefiting the environment.”

Surrey Reuse Network offers a wide range of good quality items, which could help hundreds of households every year to furnish their homes at affordable prices with furniture, appliances and general household items.

John Atkinson, SRN spokesman explains: “We have a huge range of quality furniture donated from caring homes that really shouldn’t go to waste.  Whether it’s a young couple setting up their first home or someone wanting a unique piece for a home makeover, they’ll find what they’re looking for in one of our showrooms.”

To buy or donate furniture call 0800 082 0180 or visit www.surreyreusenetwork.org.uk.