Happy Reuse Awareness Campaign
Think about how many times you’ve complimented someone on their shirt only to hear an enthusiastic, “Thanks! I thrifted it!” There’s pride in that answer. We’re proud when we find something affordable, something unique to us, and something that took a little effort to discover. There’s a story behind it, and stories give us something to connect over. That’s what reuse can do. Reuse gets us out into our communities, gives us a reason to work with our hands, helps us learn from one another, and reminds us that the things we already have can hold far more value than we realize.
So why is it important that we connect with each other, specifically through reuse? Because the benefits go far beyond keeping things out of the landfill. Learning how to mend a shirt, repair a lamp, or transform something old into something new gives us a tangible sense of accomplishment. We learn skills, build confidence, meet people, and create something we can actually see and hold. When people feel connected and empowered, they can bring that same energy back into their communities.
Designed by OneKind Creative, this year’s campaign explores how reuse fosters community, skill sharing, mental well-being, and resilience, while educating people about the four different kinds of reuse: reuse, repair, repurpose, and refill.
Take some time to explore the four joys of reuse and how you can get involved with your community.
Upcoming from Reuse Alliance
Repair Fairs (through 2026!)
Saturday, November 14th, 10:30 am-1:30 pm
Saturday, November 21st, 10:00 am
-1:00 pm
Saturday, December 5th, 10:00 am-1:00 pm
Click here to sign up to volunteer or pre-register* an item at an event.
*Pre-registering your item lets us know how to prepare for your item; it does not guarantee a spot in line, as we take items on a first come first serve basis.
Workshops
Trash Printmaking (Reuse Campaign Edition!):
Saturday, October 24th,
2:00 -4:00 pm
Soldering 101: Electrical Connections:
Sunday, October 25th,
1:00 -3:00 pm
Sculptural Crochet: Fabric Scrap Baskets:
Friday, November 6th,
5:00-7:00 pm
Felted Wool Panels from Scraps:
Saturday, November 7th, 1
:00-3:00 pm
Basics of Mending and Patching by Hand:
Saturday, November 7th, 4
:00-6:00 pm
Community Events
What better way to celebrate the joy of reuse than by making something joyful out of things that already exist? This workshop is available by drop-in most of the day on Sunday with a $5 donation to support our work!
Sunday, November 8th, 1:00-5:00 pm
Help us sew 50 pairs of cozy upcycled mittens to donate to Sonoma County Acts of Kindness and keep unsheltered community members warm this winter. We’ll provide the pattern and materials. Turn them in to The Reuse Hub by November 22nd.
More in the Bay Area
SF open funding by Pisces Foundation due Nov. 9th
National Happenings
October 27th: Reuse Roundtable Halloween edition: Scary Conversations in Reuse
November 3rd: Reuse Alliance is hosting its 2026 Q4 Creative Reuse Center Roundtable
EPA funding application due Nov. 8th for small businesses in clean water, air quality, circular economy/sustainable materials, and safer chemicals.
Did you know you can become a member of The Reuse Hub? Support our work, access benefits, and be a part of the reuse revolution. Details here.
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