Don’t Waste Buildings

The voluntary effort to make housing and development simpler and easier through the reuse of existing buildings.

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News
Don't Waste Buildings Expands to Cumbria
Don't Waste Buildings Expands to Cumbria

Don’t Waste Buildings expands UK presence with new Cumbria chapter led by Sarah Lewis-Briggs.

Don't Waste Buildings Launches UAE Chapter
Don't Waste Buildings Launches UAE Chapter

Don't Waste Buildings announces the launch of its UAE chapter, led by Muhammed Arafath – marking a significant step in the organisation's international expansion and its commitment to driving a global shift away from unnecessary demolition and rebuild. (Photo ©Markus Mainka/shutterstock)

Newsletter – 5 May 2026
Newsletter – 5 May 2026

Catch up on our latest news, events and plans.

Britain's Empty Buildings Could Unlock Billions, DWB Tells Treasury
Britain's Empty Buildings Could Unlock Billions, DWB Tells Treasury

Don’t Waste Buildings launches groundbreaking report, The Reuse Dividend: Unlocking Economic Growth from Britain's Existing Buildings, at a reception in the Palace of Westminster on 14 April, hosted by Labour MP Rachel Blake.

Event Calendar

Hover over or click on image in the calendar below to see event info. Use the arrows to change the month, or see our full events list HERE.

Events
Tour : Tipping Point East, London
Jun 30
Tour : Tipping Point East, London

Join us as we team up with The London Society for a visit to the recently opened Tipping Point East, a new circular construction hub bringing together material reuse, training, SMEs and research on one working site in Newham’s Royal Docks.

Case Study Tour: Canary Wharf Group Retrofits
Sept 4
Case Study Tour: Canary Wharf Group Retrofits

SAVE THE DATE! Mark your calendars to join us as we visit with Canary Wharf Group to learn about the extensive retrofit and adaptive reuse projects they are undertaking. Friday, 4th September 2026, 10.00-12.00.

Show your support – get your DWB Merch!

Yes, we have a merch shop! But it’s a kinder, friendlier shop that doesn’t waste anything. Everything Teemill makes is designed from the start to Help Brands End Waste. We make no money from the sale of any merch.

Proudly show your support for the campaign! Visit the merch shop HERE, or click the image or button below.

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DON'T WASTE BUILDINGS - THE SONG!

DON'T WASTE BUILDINGS - THE SONG!

Stream our ‘Don’t Waste Buildings’ song! Performed by Jonny Awsum, this little ditty proves to be quite a fun, yet serious, earworm. (Photo of Jonny Awsum by Chris Mathison.)

Available on all major streaming platforms.

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