Halle 2 is a municipal secondhand store that combines circular economy with the idea of actively supporting sustainable lifestyles in Munich. By selling goods that are collected at the 12 Munich recycling centres, Halle 2 extends the lifespan of useful everyday items such as electronic devices, bicycles and textiles.

Based on a strong partnership with educational institutions, non-profits and voluntary organisations, Halle 2 is also a good example for active societal responsibility. It offers qualification and training on job perspectives at social enterprises for special target groups, such as young or long-term unemployed people. But Halle 2 is not just a secondhand shop. It also provides a testbed for developing and testing new ways to increase the number of reused items, thus contributing to raising the awareness of waste reduction and secondhand use of items.

Halle 2 is a good example of a broad collaboration between very different stakeholders and interest groups from different branches. By bringing a wide spectrum of outstanding knowledge, all the actors have together produced a very attractive offer for citizens.