La Boîte à Récup is a neighborhood resource center and a non-profit association under French law (loi 1901). Since 2016, it has worked to promote reuse, solidarity, and local employment in the Nantes area, specifically in the Breil neighborhood, which is classified as a priority urban policy zone (QPV). Operating within a circular and solidarity-based economy framework, La Boîte à Récup works in close partnership with residents, neighborhood associations, and local social organizations. Awareness-raising, social connection, and territorial solidarity: Raising awareness among residents and users in the Breil-Malville QPV about waste reduction and circular economy through: Summer workshop programs in Breil, including free bike repair workshops run by Vélocampus for families in the neighborhood. Awareness activities around reuse, working with local stakeholders. A hub for life and solidarity: A welcome café, solidarity shop, and weekly distributions serving as a meeting space, listening center, and information point for residents. Presence of social partners such as CCAS to inform residents about and relay city assistance programs (coup de pouce, Carte blanche, etc.) and direct users…
