Strengthening Minnesota's Reuse Economy To Conserve Natural Resources

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$334,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
ReUse Minnesota
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2021
End Date
June 2024
Project Overview

This project will conserve the State's natural resources by bolstering the reuse business network, providing individual business assistance and influencing consumer behavior to prioritize reuse, repair and rental.

Project Details
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 07f
Appropriation Language

$334,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with ReUSE Minnesota to provide outreach and technical assistance to communities and small businesses to increase reuse, rental, and repair of consumer goods as an alternative to using new materials; to reduce solid-waste disposal impacts; and to create more local reuse jobs. A fiscal management and staffing plan must be approved in the work plan before any trust fund dollars are spent.

2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$334,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

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Measurable Outcome(s)

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Project Manager
First Name
Emily
Last Name
Barker
Organization Name
ReUse Minnesota
Street Address
3304 East Lake Street
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Zip Code
55406
Phone
(612) 314-6283
Email
https://www.reusemn.org/
Administered By
Administered by
Location

500 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-296-6157
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