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Hennepin Technical College, MN | October 2025

The REUSE25 Conference brought together 192 attendees for two days of learning, networking, and inspiration around the impact of reuse. Participants joined 20 engaging sessions covering topics from Extended Producer Responsibility and zipper repair to local co-op reuse strategies and community building.

Keynote speaker Alex Eaves shared insights from his reuse-focused businesses, inspiring attendees to incorporate reuse into daily life. The conference concluded with a social hour for continued conversation, and on October 23, 86 attendees explored local impact sites, seeing firsthand how organizations like Better Futures Minnesota, Bridging MN, Hennepin Restomods, Ridwell, and SouthWest Metro Lending Library are advancing innovative, community-based reuse solutions.

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Hennepin Technical College, MN | October 2024

Reuse Minnesota hosted its 5th annual conference in the Twin Cities from October 8-9, 2024. Preconference site visits took place on October 8, offering attendees a unique opportunity to explore local reuse organizations. The main event was held on October 9 at Hennepin Technical College in Brooklyn Park, bringing together 200 experts, thought leaders, and change-makers from across the nation—and even from Scotland! The conference facilitated networking, learning, and exploring ways to strengthen and expand the reuse economy. In addition to the in-person attendees, eight virtual speakers participated. Attendees were grateful to learn about other reuse efforts happening outside of Minnesota.

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National Hybrid Conference | October 2023
Hennepin Technical College, MN

From repair demonstrations and hands-on activities, to panels highlighting healthcare, sustainable fashion, and reusable foodware, there was something for everyone at REUSE23. Conference attendees listened to keynote speaker, Kish Rajan, CEO of Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery, as he shared his unique perspective on what makes the company’s reuse program so successful and why adopting a circular economy is crucial to combatting the climate crisis. Attendees enjoyed engaging discussion and conversation throughout the conference and preconference events. For the full conference program, click here.

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National Hybrid Conference | October 2022
University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis, MN
Reflecting on our past, renewing our future

REUSE22 brought together thought leaders and experts from multiple disciplines and from across the nation. The conference started with site visits of reuse organizations in the Twin Cities and followed with a social gathering event. The conference welcomed over 185 attendees! The REUSE22 conference officially marked the kickoff of Reuse Minnesota's 10-year anniversary celebration.



Virtual Conference | July 2020
 
In these uncertain times, ReUSE Minnesota was grateful to have such a positive and motivating gathering with passionate reusers from all over the United States and Canada. Your excitement to listen, learn, and share helped make this first-ever virtual event a success. ReUSE Minnesota is excited to continue efforts to grow the national reuse movement.

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Regional Conference | November 2019
 
ReUSE Minnesota is building a reuse movement nationwide, and your participation launched this first regional conference. You made this conference an energizing gathering for the reuse business and support community to connect and strengthen the reuse, rental and repair sectors.



Funding for this project was provided by the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund as recommended by the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR).

Reuse Minnesota was founded in 2012 and is a member-based nonprofit that supports repair, resale, and rental businesses, bringing visibility to the reuse sector as a means to lower our state's impact on the environment.



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