The goal of the meet up was to connect reuse and repair businesses around the state.

Reusing items can reduce pollution, reduce greenhouse gasses, and save energy and water.

Two businesses connected at Thursday's meeting.

"When they know someone's got something, they can direct it to the right thrift store outlet, so they can do a lot of cross promotion of their businesses," said Madalyn Cioci, MN Pollution Control Agency.

ReUse Minnesota does not have another meeting planned for the area.

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