The Social Impact Journal
The Social Impact Journal is a podcast talking to changemakers who are driving social impact across the world. In the journal, we aim to share stories, lessons and experiences from our guests to inspire our listeners to begin or continue working towards social impact.
The Social Impact Journal
#39 - £30 Million Of Furniture Donated to Schools - Michael Amos
Date - Monday 29th April 2024
Episode 39– £30 million of Furniture donated to schools with Michael Amos, Managing Director of Waste to Wonder Worldwide.
Guest – Michael Amos
Managing Director, Waste to Wonder Worldwide
Jack meets with Michael Amos of Waste to Wonder Worldwide. As Managing Director, he provides a class leading ethical redistribution solution for companies who have redundant IT and Office Furniture. To date they have worked with over 200 blue chip companies, for whom they manage multi site clearances, move management projects and risk managed IT/WEEE disposals. The organisation has diverted thousands of tonnes of office equipment from landfill and have equipped over 1400 schools in 40 countries so far and as a result are transforming lives locally and around the world.
Waste to Wonder Worldwide are winners of the Green Champion and Champion of Champions Awards at the 2023 Green Apple Awards. They are also Winners of the International Impact Award at the Social Enterprise Awards 2023.
In the episode, Michael shares insights on :
- The Journey of Waste to Wonder Worldwide
- School in a box Programme
- Social Enterprise movement in the UK
If you would like to connect with Michael, follow him on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wastetowonderuk/
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