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Everything we buy, use, and throw away affects our climate and our environment. But here’s the good news: you can make a big difference yourself! By sorting waste wisely, shopping mindfully, and repairing items instead of throwing them away, we keep raw materials in the cycle. That’s good for your wallet and for the planet.

Waste Sorting: Raw Materials Stay in Circulation 

Sorting waste is the easiest way to contribute to a circular community. Everything you sort can be reused as raw material for new products. Visit wassenaar.nl/afval for all the information about waste collection in Wassenaar.

Conscious Purchasing and Secondhand Shopping 

Buy less, buy smarter. It helps. Choose secondhand items, borrow things you’ll only need a few times, and have items repaired instead of replacing them. That way, you’ll reduce waste and save money.

Useful apps and initiatives in Wassenaar:

• Decluttering in Wassenaar. Find a new home for your items in your neighborhood.
• Decluttering for Kids in Wassenaar. Swap and pass on children's clothing and toys.
• The Leenapp. Borrow items you only need once in a while. 
• The Knapzak. Share and borrow in your neighborhood. 
• The various thrift stores in Wassenaar.

Repair Café Wassenaar

Do you have a broken appliance, a tear in your favorite jacket, or a chair with a wobbly leg? Come to the Repair Café Wassenaar! A team of skilled volunteers will help you repair your items for free. Every second Wednesday of the month from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Want to know more? 

Send an email to energietransitie@wassenaar.nl.