The European Union, which is currently trying to rethink the management of natural resources and material flows in the Member States, is preparing changes to waste legislation that should ensure a shift away from the linear nature of the current economy towards a so-called circular economy (circular economy). The circular economy takes into account the limits of our planet and aims to ensure the circulation of materials, reduce waste production and, through a change in production and consumer models, also create employment opportunities. Reusable centers can bring significant societal benefits, especially if they are conducted with a clear social mission, for example as a social enterprise. Reusable activities provide a high potential for job creation as they are manually demanding (collection, sorting, cleaning, repair, etc.). Reuse and preparation for reuse in this concept is essential and their importance will be reflected in the waste management of the Czech Republic. 
Things get a "Second life". They can also be used for another purpose or someone who can take them and wants to repair or disassemble them and use them for other purposes.
At the same time, it allows many families to equip the household with functional things, although older ones. 
The Centers are used by a wide range of people, both from socially disadvantaged backgrounds, and more often by various handymen or enthusiasts who do not want to constantly surround themselves with new things, but like to have things with a story and want to help the environment. ReUse The centers also help to reduce social differences.
These centers are usually part of the "Collection yards" that are located in all cities and allow citizens without any fees to deposit sorted waste. People, who found something useful for them, can buy these used things for a little payment. 
The city of Chrudim, where we operate, also has its own reuse center, which is part of the “Collection Yard”. The center was created as part of an environmental-social project and based on public requests. The "Collection yard" and the ReUse center are operated by a company called “Technical service, Chrudim 2000 Ltd”. In this case, the small funds obtained from the sale are used to finance the dog shelter run by the city of Chrudim. 
The creation of new similar centers is supported in the Czech Republic. Municipalities, towns and other entities can apply for a subsidy to build ReUse centers, i.e. places "to prevent the generation of waste". The subsidy is up to 85% of eligible costs, and in 2023 the minimum drawdown amount was about 20 410 Euro.

https://dobrapraxe.cz/cz/priklady-dobre-praxe/chrudim-re-use-centrum-chrudim
https://www.perspektivnichrudimsko.cz/clanek/chrudimske-re-use-centrum
https://incien.org/institut-cirkularni-ekonomiky-vyznam/

DIRECT SDGs:

• (SDG 12) Responsible consumption and production

INDIRECT SDGs:

• (SDG 11) Make cities and human settlements inclusive (SDG 11)

Justification:

• SDG 12 With smart recycling of things, materials, appliances, we will avoid storing waste.
• SDG 11 To give old things a "Second life" will help to overcome a social difference among people.

1. Why are ReUse centers ecologically friendly?
2. Who are the ReUse centers intended for?
3. What subsidies can be obtained?

The original idea arose as a response to suggestions raised by people who went to the “Collection yard” with items they no longer needed, but knew they could still serve or make someone happy. The problem arises in the legislation, according to the law and the municipal ordinance on waste, things in the “Collection yard” may not be traded, and their fate is disposal. The Re-Use center is therefore a means by which people can legally take away various items from the collection yardThe project was launched in the pilot phase. By the end of July 2023, the Re-use center was visited by approximately 900 visitors, 300 of whom were buyers.

Ludmila Kabelová, Michaela Vachunová and Roxana Vachunová
Spolek absolventů a přátel zemědělské školy v Chrudimi z.s.