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How Inclusive Skills Can Boost the Circular Economy: Recommendations from Social Enterprises

How Inclusive Skills Can Boost the Circular Economy: Recommendations from Social Enterprises

RREUSE has published a new Position Paper highlighting data on skills from its network and policy recommendations for the 2023 European Year of Skills. Social enterprises carry a long tradition of providing inclusive circular upskilling and reskilling to vulnerable groups. They foster manual circular skills necessary for a circular economy, social cohesion and job creation.

Social enterprises and circularity can help reduce buildings’ carbon footprint

Social enterprises and circularity can help reduce buildings’ carbon footprint

RREUSE has responded to the public consultation regarding whole life-cycle carbon (WLC) emissions in the buildings sector. The European Commission initiated the consultation on a roadmap it intends to develop in this area, in pursuit of climate neutrality by 2050. Current EU policies primarily focus on energy efficiency to reduce operational emissions. Yet, reducing emissions from construction, renovation, maintenance, and demolition activities is essential to achieve climate neutrality.

How to reduce our dependency on critical raw materials by stimulating circularity

How to reduce our dependency on critical raw materials by stimulating circularity

RREUSE, ECOS, and Deutsche Umwelthilfe produced a joint position paper on a reducing our dependency on Critical Raw Materials, which was submitted as answer to the consultation following the publication of the Regulation. Critical raw materials are used in a growing array of products, including renewable energy technologies, electronic and electrical equipment, and batteries for electric vehicles.

Call to Action | Just Transition: A New Social Contract for the Wellbeing of People and the Planet

Call to Action | Just Transition: A New Social Contract for the Wellbeing of People and the Planet

RREUSE joined forces with many other organisations to release a Call to Action for the Just Transition. The organisations call on European Ministers for Environment and Energy, as well as other EU and national level decisionmakers, to complement the implementation of urgently needed, ambitious environmental and climate policies with robust social policies that protect marginalised people primarily and the regions suffering disproportionately from the transition, whilst guaranteeing access to high-quality essential services for all. They call on them to show bold and forward-thinking political leadership by prioritising the promotion of climate action and social justice as one coherent and mutually reinforcing agenda.

Navigating The Cost-Of-Living Crisis: Impact on the Re-use Sector and Social Enterprises’ response at the frontline

Navigating The Cost-Of-Living Crisis: Impact on the Re-use Sector and Social Enterprises’ response at the frontline

The current cost-of-living crisis has had a significant impact on households across all Europe. With rising inflation, the cost of basic goods and services is increasing at a rate that outpaces wages, leaving households struggling to make ends meet. According to a European Parliament Eurobarometer survey, 93% of Europeans are worried about the rising cost of living1. Higher prices contribute to general uncertainty. As a matter of fact, the threat of poverty and social exclusion has now become the second most pressing concern for 82% of Europeans, according to the same survey.

RREUSE’s feedback on the 2040 EU Climate Target

RREUSE’s feedback on the 2040 EU Climate Target

With the opportunity to provide feedback on this consultation, RREUSE supports the establishment of an intermediate climate target for 2040 under EU law, highlighting the role of the circular economy in achieving climate goals while guaranteeing a just transition for all and creating economic opportunities.