Case Study: How EME Turned 17 Doors into £10,500+
Turning Waste into Opportunity
When Neilcott Construction Ltd. found themselves with 17 surplus doors from a project in Bromley, London, the easy option would have been recycling or disposal. But together with Excess Materials Exchange (EME), those doors became a case study in how businesses can save money, reduce waste, and generate real circular value.
The Challenge
The doors—ranging in size and style, including nine fire doors—were no longer needed. With limited time to find a reuse solution before project deadlines, Neilcott risked losing money to disposal fees while missing a chance to contribute to their ESG goals.
The Solution
EME stepped in to take the operational burden off Neilcott’s team. The doors were stored at Bloqs, a community co-working space in Tottenham Hale, giving extra time to explore reuse opportunities.
From there, EME activated its circular marketplace and network—reaching out to businesses, charities, and builders. Within weeks:
8 doors were reused in UK projects
The remainder were shipped in a container to Kumasi, Ghana, where they will support local building efforts
The Results
The outcomes highlight how circularity delivers both business and environmental value:
£2,060–£2,360 total cost savings for Neilcott
£700–£1,000 in avoided gate fees
£1,360 in operational time saved by outsourcing admin, coordination, and logistics to EME
£240 in resale revenue for the doors
£10,500+ of material value saved for buyers, by avoiding the cost of purchasing new
1,300 kg of material diverted from waste streams
250 kgCO₂eq carbon savings and 1,010 kgCO₂eq emissions avoided by extending product life
In other words: a set of doors that might have become woodchip or biomass instead unlocked five-figure value and measurable sustainability benefits.
Why It Matters
For Neilcott, this project wasn’t just about doors. It showed how circular practices save time, money, and resources—without distracting teams from their core work. EME handled the complexity of sourcing buyers, managing logistics, and coordinating collections, so Neilcott could stay focused on their projects.
This case demonstrates that with the right platform and support, businesses can transform surplus into savings while meeting ESG targets.
Ready to Unlock Value from Your Surplus?
Whether it’s construction materials, fixtures, or industrial assets, EME helps businesses turn waste into revenue and measurable impact. Book a demo today and discover how your company can cut costs, save time, and accelerate its sustainability journey.