ReYorkshire
ReYorkshire

A collaborative project funded under the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Carbon Negative Challenge Fund

Reuse and Materials Sharing for York and North Yorkshire

Reuse and Materials Sharing for York and North YorkshireReuse and Materials Sharing for York and North YorkshireReuse and Materials Sharing for York and North Yorkshire
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A collaborative project funded under the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Carbon Negative Challenge Fund

Reuse and Materials Sharing for York and North Yorkshire

Reuse and Materials Sharing for York and North YorkshireReuse and Materials Sharing for York and North YorkshireReuse and Materials Sharing for York and North Yorkshire
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The Potential in North Yorkshire

Aerial view of York

The green economy in York and North Yorkshire has the potential to drive innovation in sustainability practices across all industries. By adopting circular economy models, businesses can reduce waste, increase resource efficiency and lower emissions.  


The ReYorkshire collaboration will focus on increasing the reuse of products and materials from industrial, commercial, construction, and agricultural activities and through close collaboration with the community reuse sector.

Our Programme

The initial programme of work for the consortium will aim to identify potential waste streams that could be turned into a valuable industrial resource, and establish pilot projects for the reuse of waste streams across different sectors.


The programme of work will run over 18 months. For further information and to express an interest in getting involved in the programme complete the enquiry form below.


Who’s Involved?


The consortium’s delivery partners are: 


  • Reusefully –  who are the lead partners and an SME focussed on implementation of circular economy in the commercial sector, particularly around construction. They recently completed a circular economy action plan to cover the Dalton Industrial Estate, and each participating company, as part of the Decarbonisation Innovation project. 


  • Biomimicry Innovation Lab - innovation and foresight lab focusing on next-generation solutions in agrifood, manufacturing and the built environment to tackle complex regenerative problems for sustainable futures. Headquartered in York. Previously ran the Circular Economy Club in York. 20 years’ experience in the property sector, both in the UK and worldwide. 


  • Circular Malton and Norton - a not-for-profit organisation with a mission to transform Malton and Norton into the first circular economy town—one that reduces waste, promotes upcycling and repurposing, and strengthens our community bonds. 


  • The Rebuild Site – established a construction materials reuse hub in Carlisle in 2021, and since has run two additional pilots. Rebuild diverts surplus materials from downcycling routes, incineration and landfill, involving businesses, local authorities and communities. This includes reducing construction waste by promoting reuse via local businesses and community projects and delivering social value including through access to low-cost materials, a tool library and volunteer programmes. 

Reusefully provides expert circular economy advice and support within the built environment.
Inspiring businesses and residents to rethink energy and waste.
Partners with innovation leaders in manufacturing, agri-food, and the built environment
The Rebuild site - taking surplus materials from construction sites and put them to good use.

Many other supporting organisations and key stakeholders who have confirmed their support including Freegle, the online community platform for people to share items, North Yorkshire Council, Cleveland Steel, Royal Pilgrim Communications, Arts Council England and SAIL who help the creative and cultural industries take real, practical steps toward sustainability.


ReYorkshire is supported by the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority under their Carbon Negative Challenge Fund. This designed to back innovative, inspiring projects that help communities reduce emissions and accelerate decarbonisation across the region.

York & North Yorkshire Combined Authority

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