Refurnish Devon (formally Devon Furniture Forum) Was set up in 1998 to provide a support, advocacy and networking service to the community sector furniture, electrical appliance re-use organisations in Devon and to develop new reuse projects and facilities to address the new WEEE (Waste Electrical & Electrical Equipment) legislation.  Refurnish Devon is a Registered Charity working in Devon and the South West. Our three principle aims are to: Protect the environment through the collection, reuse and recycling of household and commercial waste Alleviate poverty by the supply of safe, clean and affordable goods to people on low incomes Provide training, employment and volunteering opportunities for a variety of people and groups including those who have been long-term unemployed and/or have support needs. The best way to deal with our unwanted goods is to REDUCE, RE-USE and RECYCLE it. We can REDUCE the amount of waste we create by buying food with less packaging, buying fewer disposable items (e.g. use re- usable nappies), repairing items where possible, using electronic communications to cut back on junk mail and composting at home. We can RECYCLE waste such as glass, paper, metal, textiles and plastics so that it can be reprocessed and made into new things. Devon recycled 51.6% of its household waste in 2008/09, and with your help we aim to increase Devon’s recycling and composting rate to 53% by 2010, 60% by 2015 and 65% by 2025. All of ReFURNISH Devon’s Shops work in partnership with local authories to promote recycling.  © ReFURNISH Devon 2010