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Highlights and takeaways from the international conference Social & Circular: Thriving in 2050
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...
The new European Commission College: A chance to make a fair Deal for people and the planet
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...
RREUSE aims to boost social enterprises’ role in furniture and mattresses’ circularity
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...
Policy recommendations for green and social ambition in EU textiles policies
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...
RREUSE Member Impact 2023
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.
Pioneer social enterprises showcase digital solutions for the circular economy
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...
Unlocking Opportunities for Circular Business Models in Textiles: Phasing out Linearity
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....
Draghi’s Vision of EU’s Competitiveness: A call to invest in circularity but low regard for the transformative potential of social actors
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...
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...