W.1.1.AIncrease low-cost and publicly accessible reuse, sharing, and recycling opportunities through swap shops, community yard sales, repair clinics, shredding events, and collection events for hard-to- recycle waste streams.

Waste prevention is one of the fastest ways to cut emissions because it reduces the need to manufacture, transport, and dispose of new products. This action increases low-cost, publicly accessible opportunities for reuse, sharing, and recycling through swap shops, community yard sales, repair clinics, shredding events, and special collections for hard-to-recycle items. These programs help residents extend the life of goods, reduce disposal costs, and keep valuable materials in circulation. Success looks like increased participation, more tons diverted from disposal, stronger community awareness of circular economy practices, and easier access to services that reduce waste generation.