The local program is developed to reinforce adaptation to the post-covid era and maintaining competitiveness for the ecosystem by respecting social inclusions.
Subsidies were or are granted for reuse activities such as washable diapers, reusable dishes and the repair of electric and electronic household appliances.
Re-use shops require a continuous flow of goods that are suitable for re-use. In Styria, various collection systems have been developed for this purpose.
Returbutiken (reuse shop) and Textilservice (sewing service) are enterprises connected to recycling centres and part of a municipality labour market programme.
AiCC (Italian Association Cities of Ceramics) identifies high quality events (markets, workshops, etc.) abroad and supports Italian ceramists to participate.