In practice, a circular economy diverts waste from the landfill by diverting usable materials and conserving valuable land. When a material is no longer useful for its original purpose, it can be kept within the economy via recycling, repurpose, reuse, and repair when properly diverted, where markets and a skilled workforce exist. Products and materials can be productively used again and again. This would help the City reduce its environmental impacts, such as energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Like energy efficiency efforts, establishing a circular economy will help the City be less reliant on scarce resources such as fossil fuels. Finally, in the long-term, a circular economy promotes sustainable consumption and production practices which benefit both the City and residents. 

1. Staffing and Support for Reuse Hub

We have a dedicated staff for our Reuse Hub for at least the next year.

2. Extensive Stakeholder Analysis

An extensive stakeholder analysis has been conducted to understand the needs and expectations of the community, local businesses, and other key stakeholders. This analysis has provided valuable insights into how the Reuse Hub can best serve the community, identify potential partnerships, and highlight areas for improvement in our reuse and sustainability efforts.

3. Planning for Implementation and Design Phases of the Reuse Hub

We are in the early stages of planning the implementation and design phases of the Reuse Hub.

4. Pilot Events

To generate interest and gather feedback, we have organized several pilot events. These events have been crucial in testing our processes, engaging with the community, and refining our approach based on real-world interactions. The feedback collected during these pilot events has been invaluable in shaping the final design and operational plans for the Reuse Hub.