As EU co-legislators have reached an agreement on the targeted revision of the Waste Framework Directive (WFD), RREUSE celebrates the recognition of social enterprises’ role in the management of used and waste textiles through different provisions that will be...
RREUSE will continue shaping EU product policy as a reappointed member of the European Commission’s Group of Experts on Ecodesign for Sustainable Products and Energy Labelling ('the Ecodesign Forum') - a key advisory group aiming to implement the Ecodesign for...
This Thursday morning, RREUSE, Ressources, Emmaüs Europe, and TESS GEIE staged a powerful demonstration in front of the European Parliament, calling attention to the severe crisis threatening the textile reuse and recycling sector. Without immediate EU intervention,...
The RREUSE network continues to grow and evolve! Our General Assembly on 16 October 2024 in The Hague marked several milestones to bolster our collective impact in advancing the social and circular economy across Europe. We are thrilled to welcome Center Ponovne...
On 15 and 16 October, RREUSE and its Dutch member Branchevereniging Kringloop Nederland (BKN), brought together over 200 participants and 40 speakers in The Hague, Netherlands, to discuss how social enterprises can lead the transition to an inclusive and circular...
With the approval of the new College of Commissioners by the European Parliament, RREUSE reflects on the opportunities to shape a just, green, and inclusive transition over the next five years. In our statement, we welcome several positive steps, such as the...
We are thrilled to announce that we have launched a new project designed to unlock the untapped potential of social enterprises in managing bulky waste. We are focusing on the role of social enterprises in increasing the circularity of furniture and mattresses while...
Adopted in 2022, the EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles represented a crucial step forward in establishing accountability within the textile industry. As we progress on our path toward environmental and social justice, it is essential to strengthen and...
This infographic highlights the positive social and circular impact generated by our wider membership base in 2023, consisting of 33 member organisations spread across 30 countries.
On 12 September, the DigiSocCirc project led by RREUSE, Europe's largest network of social enterprises active in reuse, repair and recycling, held its final conference. The project and final event unveiled digital solutions created by social enterprises, making reuse...
Textile waste has gained global attention but comprehensive data remains scarce. To help bridge that gap, RREUSE has published a report on circular textile business models that examines the current state of textile repair, reuse, and recycling systems across the EU....
The former European Central Bank President Mario Draghi has presented his vision for Europe which is expected to influence the European Commission’s plans to boost a competitive economy while advancing prosperous green and digital transitions. In the long-anticipated...