re3 Partnership celebrates World Book Day with the launch of the re3read Book Reuse Scheme

In celebration of World Book Day on 6th March, re3, the waste management partnership between Bracknell Forest, Reading, Wokingham Borough Councils, and FCC Environment, is excited to launch the re3read Book Reuse Scheme. This initiative promotes the reuse of second-hand books within the local community by providing free access to books to all while fostering literacy and supporting education.

Books are one of the most commonly donated items at the re3 Recycling Centres' Reuse Area. Last year alone, residents dropped off an amazing 57 tonnes of books for reuse. The re3read initiative ensures that as many of these books as possible remain within the local community, offering them for free to individuals and organisations such as schools, nurseries, care homes, and libraries.

By making books available at re3 Recycling Centres, the scheme not only encourages a second life for these books through their reuse but it reduces our environmental impact. This initiative also addresses community needs by improving access to books, bridging literacy gaps, and fostering a more inclusive and supportive society.

Through the re3read scheme, residents can take books free of charge from designated bookshelves at the Recycling Centres in Longshot Lane, Bracknell, and Island Road, Reading. Additionally, local organisations, including schools, nurseries, and care homes, can apply for bundles of second-hand books to support educational activities or refresh their own libraries. This helps organisations save money while extending the lifespan of books already in circulation.