Harnessing Reuse for Local Benefits: Best Practices in Action 

As cities strive to build a more sustainable and circular economy, reuse is emerging as a key solution, offering environmental, economic, and social benefits. By supporting repair and refurbishment businesses, promoting reusable packaging, and facilitating material exchanges, local governments can reduce waste, cut carbon emissions, lower unemployment, reduce prices and create new economic opportunities.

Our latest Best Practice explores how cities are successfully integrating reuse into their sustainability strategies, with a focus on continuous monitoring and updating of global policy frameworks. Featuring insights from Flanders, Belgium, and New York City, USA, this resource highlights how clear policies, targeted investments, and strong community engagement can make reuse a mainstream practice.

Key takeaways include:

✅ Setting ambitious reuse policies and targets with continuous monitoring frameworks seeking for continuous improvement

✅ Supporting innovative reuse hubs, repair clinics, and second-hand markets

✅ Investing in collection points and reuse infrastructure

✅ Raising awareness and fostering a culture of reuse

By sharing these success stories, this Best Practice aims to inspire more cities to harness reuse for local benefits, strengthening more cohesive communities while reducing environmental impact.

📖 Explore the full Best Practice article and see how cities are making reuse work!