A PAT (Portable Appliance Testing) test is a routine inspection of some types of electrical appliances to check they are safe to use. Its purpose is to prevent electrical accidents in the workplace. A full PAT test should include both a visual inspection and a more in-depth check using specialist PAT testing equipment. This test […]

Reuse – by taking, but not reprocessing, previously used items – helps save time, money, energy and resources. In broader economic terms, it can make quality products available to people and organizations with limited means, while generating jobs and business activity that contribute to the economy. The practice of working towards reducing our waste output, […]

Dundee City Council have teamed up with local charity Tayside Re-Users (that’s us!) to run a service which aims to give your unwanted items a new lease of life by repairing them and making them available to members of our community who need them the most. The Community Re-Use Hub will be accepting the following […]

Upcycling is a brilliantly creative pursuit. It’s a sustainable, cost-effective option, and anyone can join the upcycling revolution and undertake a range of upcycled furniture projects – no previous skills required. Why not come down to Tayside Re-Users and find your next upcycling project. You then get to try out the tips below! 1. Preparation […]

If you’re in the market for a new sweet ride but don’t have a ton of money to spend, it’s possible to get maximum bang-for-your-buck by purchasing a second-hand bike. There are risks associated with buying a bike online from sites like Craigslist or eBay perhaps you could look around Tayside Re-Users for one. Here […]

Furniture Plus, Castle Furniture, and Tayside Re-users recently rushed to the aid of over 30 homeless in Aberdeenshire. They are among vulnerable people across Scotland living in shared accommodation – hostels or bed and breakfasts – urgently being moved into individual homes to stop the spread of coronavirus. The men and women were being moved […]

Furniture Plus, Castle Furniture, and Tayside Re-users, which forms part of the Community Resources Network Scotland (CRNS) consortium, helped more than 30 homeless people in Aberdeenshire. The men and women are being moved from shared accommodation to individual properties by Aberdeenshire Council to stop the spread of the coronavirus but needed such items as white […]

Nike and Adidas combined produce over a billion trainers every year while, according to SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency), £2.5million is spent each year by local authorities to clear up fly-tipping in Scotland. Greenpeace estimates a truckload of plastic enters the ocean every single minute. An article written by local reporter Harry Jamshid worth a […]

Are you looking to upgrade your office furniture but have to work with a limited budget? Are you looking for the best alternative to acquire furniture without breaking your wallet nor your bank account? Have you considered buying second hand or used office furniture instead? Buying used or second hand items such as furniture is […]

If you are thinking about updating your living room or your kitchen this year, just hold the phone before you break out that IKEA catalogue and flip through the latest in modern designs. If you are on a budget or you fancy being a little more unique in your design this year, you can think […]