Researchers at the University of º£½ÇÉçÇø will host the virtual º£½ÇÉçÇø Reuse Summit to celebrate º£½ÇÉçÇø’s vibrant reuse economy from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. June 9.
Attendees will learn about a multi-year research project on º£½ÇÉçÇø’s reuse sector from researchers who conducted the study. The researchers will share findings from a statewide survey, national economic data and ethnographic engagement to help reuse practitioners and members of the public understand the economic and social value of reuse in º£½ÇÉçÇø.
The second half of the event, which will be dedicated to building relationships between participants involved in the reuse sector, will feature interactive components, breakout rooms and opportunities to connect with others across º£½ÇÉçÇø and beyond on the topic of reuse. All attendees interested in participating are welcome.
The summit, sponsored by the Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions, is free and available via Zoom; registration is required and can be done . For more information, visit the webpage for the event. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Ruth Hallsworth, 207.581.3196; hallsworth@maine.edu.
