Waste to Value — Giving building materials a second life

ReTuna Återbruksgalleria is taking an important step towards a more circular future. Alongside multiple project partners, we are taking part in the Waste to Value project, that aims to increase the reuse of building and demolition materials. The project is funded by the EU’s Interreg Central Baltic programme, which is contributing €2.67 million toward the total budget of €3.33 million. The project began in August 2025 and is planned to continue through to 2028.

Building a circular future together

Waste to Value is led by Emmaus Åland and brings together project partners from both Åland and Eskilstuna. Together, they work toward the shared goal of creating practical and long‑term solutions for reusing materials in the construction sector. The partnership includes Eskilstuna Kommun, Eskilstuna Energi & Miljö, Kfast, Ålands landskapsregering, and Svinryggen. As part of the project, two reuse facilities will be established, one of which will be located here at ReTuna Återbruksgalleria. This facility will receive, sort, process, and sell used building materials so they can be used again instead of becoming waste.

Turning waste into new opportunities

Through Waste to Value, Eskilstuna Energi & Miljö is working to increase the reuse of building and demolition materials in Eskilstuna and the neighboring regions. By establishing a new reuse facility at ReTuna, we aim to make it easier for people to donate reusable building materials. Once processed, the materials will be offered for sale to both professionals and private customers. Our overall goal is to reduce waste, use resources more wisely, and support a more sustainable building industry.

Shaping a more sustainable tomorrow

One of the main goals of the project is to show that reuse is practical, valuable, and profitable. But the project has a bigger purpose too. Waste to Value aims to create a long term model that can be shared and used by other regions around the Baltic Sea. For Eskilstuna Energi & Miljö and ReTuna Återbruksgalleria, this project is a key step toward smarter and more sustainable waste management—extending the life of materials and turning them into new resources.

ReTuna Återbruksgalleria is owned and operated by Eskilstuna Energi & Miljö.