Reuse
Circular Economy
Through events and education, Happy Dancing Turtle fosters a circular economy with the goals of connecting people with useful things and keeping items out of landfills.
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Holiday & Seasonal Decor Swap
Have your holiday decoration needs changed? Are you ready to pass along holiday lights? Or looking to get rid of non-working lights? Or wanting to acquire more?
Saturday, November 14, 9 am-noon
Flyer for the event: https://bit.ly/HDTHolidayNov26
Free
Other Events
No-money events, such as swaps and free fix it events, provide a solid path to reuse. These events offer opportunities for downsizing, development of new skills, and material sharing, as well as building community.
Saturday, Nov 14, 2026
Holiday/Seasonal Decor Swap
January 16, 2027
Books, Puzzles, Games, DVDs, CDs Swap
March 13, 2027
Craft Supplies Swap
April 2027
Fixit Event--date to be determined. Flyer from previous event.
Partners & Resources
Statewide
Reuse Minnesota - This non-profit builds spartnerships and offers support for organizations and individuals on all kinds of reuse topics and activities.
Driftless
Bluff Country Co-op hosts swap and repair events throughout the year. Check their calendar.
Winona Creators Collective hosts Fix it events, listed on this calendar
Northern Lakes
Besides Happy Dancing Turtle events, check out this Reuse and Recycle List as well as Cass County Environmental Services and Crow Wing County
Waste Hierarchy
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency prioritizes reduction and reuse ahead of any other waste reduction strategy. This means acquiring fewer materials good in the first place and responsibily seeking ways items can be used again, whether that through repair, repurposing or finding a new home.