From Reuse Minnesota:
“Share the joy of reuse all day long while celebrating National Reuse Day (October 20th)!
Let’s celebrate by choosing smarter, more sustainable ways to consume. Plan a community swap, host a mending or fix-it clinic, or challenge yourself to reuse, refill, repair, or rent instead of buying new. Support local secondhand, thrift, and refillery shops, and don’t forget to donate items you no longer need. Every action you take, no matter how large or small, will keep resources out of landfills and give them new life!”
Reuse Minnesota Presents Reuse Stories
From Reuse Minnesota (copied from their Facebook page):
In honor of National Reuse Day, we’re sharing stories that show what reuse looks like in real life. From creative reuse businesses to everyday people finding value in what others might throw away, these stories remind us that reuse is not just practical, it’s powerful.
Reuse is making a difference across Minnesota by supporting communities, protecting the environment, and strengthening our economy!
Check out the stories here: reusemn.org/resources/Documents/Reuse%20Stories%20(2).pdf
Mano a Mano’s Reuse Story
Mano a Mano’s story is included in the above link; it is also shared below:
Learn More About Mano a Mano’s Recovered Resources Program
Since 1994, Mano a Mano collects donated supplies, mobility equipment, and other in-demand items in Minnesota for shipment to Bolivia, where they are distributed to people & organizations in need throughout the country. Most of these items were destined for the landfill in Minnesota; instead they get put to good use in Bolivia, where they are often unavailable or cost-prohibitive.
- What Does Mano a Mano Do On a Daily Basis?
- From Minnesota to Bolivia: Distributing Supplies and Equipment for 33 Healthcare Organizations (October 2, 2025)
- Distributing Supplies & Equipment for 19 Organizations in Bolivia on August 22nd, 2025
- Distributing Supplies and Equipment for 31 Health Centers in Bolivia (July 31, 2025)
- Distributing Supplies and Equipment for 37 Organizations Throughout Bolivia (May 7th, 2025)
- Distributing Supplies and Equipment in Trinidad, Beni, Bolivia – February 25th, 2025
- First 2025 Shipment of Supplies and Equipment From Minnesota on its Way to Bolivia (February 2025)
- Large-Scale Distributions, and Specialized Individual Distributions of Supplies & Equipment
- 2024 Annual Report