The Waste Framework Directive (WFD) revision and the development of end-of-waste (EoW) criteria for textile waste will impact the EU, affecting social enterprises that manage textile collection and waste. RREUSE has developed guiding principles for policy makers to consider, accounting for national contexts and the essential role social enterprises play in preventing premature recycling of reusable goods, creating jobs, and generating income for local communities.
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