by Dudley Curtis | Jan 21, 2013 | Position Papers
Local, community and neighbourhood composting activities are characterised by using source-separated domestic kitchen waste and green waste, which is both produced and spread locally resulting in benefit to agriculture or ecological improvement and also provides a...
by Dudley Curtis | Jan 4, 2013 | Publications
Social enterprises active in reuse and preparation for reuse activities provide work and training opportunities for those at most risk of socio-economic exclusion such as the disabled and long term unemployed. The reuse sector provides a multitude of different skill...
by Dudley Curtis | Sep 28, 2012 | Position Papers
The members of RREUSE work in the field of reuse, repair and recycling of a number of waste streams including WEEE and are very well placed to offer insights into how product design can affect lifespans of products. Download (pdf)
by Dudley Curtis | Jun 1, 2012 | Position Papers
Creating a resource efficient and socially inclusive Europe is at the heart of the EU 2020 strategy. The current proposal on public procurement provides potential to promote the role of social enterprises providing products and public services, including activities...
by Dudley Curtis | Feb 24, 2012 | Publications
Around 2.7 billion tonnes of waste was generated in 2010, but only about 40% of that was reused, recycled, or composted and digested in Europe (Eurostat Waste Statistics, 2011). Considering also the pressing need to boost employment and training opportunities, of...
