Buy Nothing New Day 2025

Buy Nothing New Day returns on Friday 28 November! 

Our annual campaign offers an ethical alternative to Black Friday, encouraging people to support their local reuse charities on one of the biggest shopping days of the year by choosing pre-loved instead of brand new. 

Did you know? 

• According to a 2025 survey, over 22 million pieces of furniture are thrown away each year in the UK, and a quarter of UK adults replace a piece of their furniture at least once a year. 

• It takes around 1000X more CO2 to make a new piece of furniture compared to refurbishing an old piece.  

• Research by WRAP found that buying used could save households £2.37 billion, while avoiding 62,255 tonnes of carbon emissions (the equivalent of taking over 28,000 cars off the road for a year). 

An ethical alternative to Black Friday 

Now in its eighth year, Buy Nothing New Day shines a light on the power of reuse and the charities making a real difference for people, planet, and pocket. 

In 2023 alone, the reuse sector gave 2.6 million furniture and electrical items a new lease of life. By choosing reused instead of new, low-income households saved £335.3 million, while 96,643 tonnes of CO₂ emissions were avoided. 

Every day, Reuse Network members divert household items from landfill and into the homes of people who need them – helping to reduce poverty, cut waste, and build brighter futures for those most isolated in our communities. Find out more about what we do. 

Make a stand for second hand this Black Friday 

This Black Friday, take a stand against throwaway culture. Every purchase you make from a reuse charity supports their vital work in communities across the UK. 

What can I do on Buy Nothing New Day? 

• Visit your local reuse charity and pick up something pre-loved. Find your nearest charity. 

• Follow us on social media and share our stories — we’re on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. 

• Download our Buy Nothing New Day social posts and show your support for reuse online using the hashtag #BuyNothingNewDay. 

• Shop pre-loved, snap your purchase, tag your local reuse shop, and use the hashtag #BuyNothingNewDay. 

• Donate your good-quality furniture to give your items a second chance at life. Find your nearest charity. 

If you’re a Reuse Network member looking for the campaign pack, simply log in to the members’ area and head to the Campaigns section.