Move On Works offer a waste wood collection service across Edinburgh and the Lothians, collecting from small businesses and residential properties, right up to large construction sites on behalf of national and multinational building companies. The wood collected is taken to the workshop to be cleaned up and sorted to be sold as timber, or upcycled into quality furniture. They also use reclaimed timber to build, supply and fit larger scale projects for residential, commercial, and third sector projects.

The Community Learning Exchange deepened participants appreciation for the role of social enterprises in building resilient, sustainable, and thriving communities.  It brought together community activists, academics, practitioners and professionals to coalesce around making Granton a thriving place where people want to come live, work and be engaged members of their community.

Learning Outcomes

• Learn about the role of social enterprises in community regeneration.
• Understand sustainable business practices.
• Explore innovative waste management and upcycling solutions through Move On Works’ waste wood collection and transformation services, promoting environmental sustainability and skills development.

"The hands-on experience at Move On was incredibly inspiring. Their upcycling model, which transforms waste wood into quality furniture and construction materials, highlighted how circular economy practices can generate employment opportunities and reduce environmental impact. The visit reinforced my understanding of how waste management can evolve into a profitable, skills-driven initiative that benefits both people and the planet."