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Reuse Networks

Reuse Networks

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Type of organisation
Environment
Neighbourhood
Politics and Community Action
Description

The aim of Reuse Networks is to promote and assist with the establishment of reuse networks within and between neighbourhoods, companies, schools and other organisations (which revolve around a network of individuals that periodically meet up).

The two underlying objectives of the reuse networks are to reduce individual levels of consumption and to reduce the quantity of waste that is sent to landfill. The former objective relates directly to helping combat climate change.

Benefiits of a Network

There are numerous other benefits that ensue from such networks including the following:

  • Connecting people within neighbourhoods and  organisations, creating friendships and promoting trust;
  • Helping to reduce the transportation associated with the purchasing of goods;
  • Reducing the ecological footprint of participants;
  • Raising the environmental awareness of individuals within the neighbourhoods and organisations that participate;
  • Raising the awareness of reuse and recycling possibilities;
  • Helping to develop sustainable communities from the grassroots level

Volunteers

The Reuse Networks initiative commenced in September 2006 and is seeking volunteers in any part of the country to set up such a network in their neighbourhood or organisation. Volunteers will be provided with all the information they need to set up and run a network, together with on-going support. Anyone can volunteer to set up a network and participating in a network is free. If you are, or may be, interested, please e-mail reuse.netwks@btinternet.com with your name and postcode, for further information.