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Buying Social and Circular for the Paris Olympics Games
As colossal international events, every Olympic Games requires major public investments to update infrastructure, accommodate athletes and host millions of spectators from all over the World. The 2024 Paris Games made special efforts to ensure its organisers procured...
Council upholds the recognition of social economy in the Waste Framework Directive but raises new concerns
As Europe’s largest network of social enterprises active in reuse, repair, and recycling, RREUSE welcomes the overall recognition of the social economy in the Council’s General Approach on the Waste Framework Directive. However, some newly introduced provisions would...
Board Members Re-elected and New Member Welcomed: Highlights from our latest General Assembly
After a successful term for the RREUSE Board, all incumbent Board members were re-elected, and two new Board members were elected during our General Assembly held on 19 April 2024. This significant event underscores the Network's collective trust in the Board's...
Letta Report Reaction: An Encouraging Approach for Stronger Social Enterprises and Circular Single Market
Former Italian PM Enrico Letta’s recent report "Much More Than a Market" puts forward noteworthy proposals to shape the future EU Single Market. Most importantly, the report aims to be a focal point of the next EU Mandate’s agenda (2024-2029), calling for a new and...
Statement on the Council negotiations about the Waste Framework Directive
RREUSE welcomes the recognition of social enterprises' role in driving forward the circularity of textiles, expressed by numerous EU ministers during the latest Environmental Council of March 25. Amidst discussions in the Working Party on the Environment to examine a...
Advancing Climate, Environmental and Social Goals Through Public Procurement
On April 18, 2024, RREUSE launched its new public procurement research report: Advancing Climate, Environmental and Social Goals Through Public Procurement. The publication, made possible thanks to the European Climate Foundation support, covers socially responsible...
Circular economy and social inclusion in practice: an enlightening visit to Kringwinkel ViTes
On 26 March, the RREUSE team, along with representatives from 3 DGs of the European Commission, the Belgian Permanent Representation to the European Union, the European Climate Foundation, and OVAM (Flanders Public Waste Agency), visited Kringwinkel ViTes in...
Major social and environmental organisations call for the Waste Framework Directive to ensure a central role for the social economy
Brussels, 11 March 2024 - Leaders of more than 80 international networks and NGOs, as well as national organisations from 18 European countries, have written to the EU policymakers to demand support for social economy enterprises in circular economy policies. Focusing...
For a Job-rich and Inclusive Circular Economy – A Social and Circular Outlook 2024 – 2029
Ahead of the European Parliament elections scheduled for 6-9 June, 2024, RREUSE is proud to unveil its manifesto, "A Social and Circular Outlook for 2024-2029." Our manifesto sets out a comprehensive roadmap for a prosperous European Union that embraces an equitable...
ENVI Committee Acknowledges Social Enterprises’ Key Role in Textiles Collection and Management
RREUSE welcomes the result of today’s vote on the Waste Framework Directive in the ENVI Committee of the European Parliament. The ENVI report rightly underscores the key role of social enterprises in shaping a more environmentally sustainable and socially inclusive textile value chain in Europe.
A Breakthrough in European Right-to-Repair Legislation
The political agreement on new rules aimed at fostering the repair and re-use of products represents a significant stride toward making repair and refurbishment more affordable, accessible and appealing for all European consumers. As an active participant in the Right to Repair Europe Campaign, RREUSE welcomes this pivotal development.
RREUSE network is growing: welcome to our two new members!
During the RREUSE Network’s General Assembly held in November 2023, we welcomed two new associate members as part of our growing community. We warmly welcome these new members, who will significantly contribute to our shared goals, vision, and mission.