REWORK has primarily provided London’s housing associations, local authorities, and communities with affordable appliances. Thanks to investment and support from Cory, the new website allows members of the public to purchase these items directly, bringing the environmental and social benefits of REWORK to a wider customer base.
Established in 2012, REWORK has grown into one of the UK’s busiest and best-equipped domestic appliance repair workshops. To date, the project has refurbished more than 58,000 electronic appliances, diverted 46,000 pieces of furniture and bikes from landfill, and avoided an estimated 43,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions. It has also provided hands-on skills and employment training to residents as part of its wider social mission.
In addition to the newly launched website, REWORK operates a dedicated eBay store that offers a wide range of replacement parts, including hard-to-find components such as fridge and freezer drawers. These parts, often expensive or unavailable via traditional retailers, allow customers to extend the life of existing appliances affordably, further contributing to waste reduction and a greener economy.
Helen Murphy, Head of Sustainability at Cory, said: “Cory is proud to support this impactful new initiative from REWORK. Across London, we are seeing increasing demand for second-hand items and a real shift towards waste prevention. Building on over a decade of collaboration, we see REWORK as the ideal partner to help us create meaningful reuse opportunities and deliver lasting value to the communities we serve.”
Cllr Rezina Chowdhury, Chair, Western Riverside Waste Authority, said: “REWORK’s new e-commerce platform is helping to close the loop on waste for our residents. Western Riverside Waste Authority residents can drop off their pre-loved white goods and household appliances at our Smugglers Way Household Waste Recycling Centre, where they will be carefully reused, repaired, and refurbished by REWORK—then made available for future purchase. This circular approach not only extends the life of essential household items but also provides affordable, high-quality refurbished goods and spare parts. By keeping valuable materials in use, we’re building a more circular, fairer economy for London.”
Graham Parry, Director of Youth, Employment & Skills at Groundwork London, said: “At Groundwork London, we’re at the forefront of practical action and, through REWORK, we’ve been committed to repairing, refurbishing and reusing for over a decade. We’re proud to offer high-quality, affordable products while reducing waste and this new online shop is an exciting step forward. And thanks to the generous support from Cory, for the first time, all Londoners can buy directly from us and be part of a greener, fairer future.”
Keith Perdicou, Reuse Operations Manager of REWORK at Groundwork London, said: “REWORK is a brand that local organisations, councils and communities rely upon to deliver quality product with the environment in mind. I am proud of our expert team of engineers and REWORKERs who ensure that every product that can be repurposed has a second life. Thanks to the continued support from our partners and our new website, we can reach even more people who want to buy better.”
