Seattle Funds Five Community Repair and Reuse Projects

Seattle’s 2026 ReThink Waste grants back five local repair and reuse organizations, with projects ranging from community closets and restored furniture to tool reuse, outdoor-gear repair and upcycled art. The announcement was published October 20 by Seattle Public Utilities and WM. Read the announcement. (atyourservice.seattle.gov)

The useful idea here is that reducing waste takes more than asking people to buy less. It also takes accessible places, tools and know-how that make repair or reuse a realistic next step. Funding a project can help start that work; keeping it useful means planning who maintains the tools, welcomes participants and carries the service forward.

What practical support would make repair or reuse easier to sustain in your community?