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Member States to start measuring re-use
Under the EU Waste Framework Directive, Member States must monitor and assess the implementation of waste prevention measures using appropriate qualitative or quantitative measures[1]. As part of this process and following lengthy negotiations, Member States agreed in...
Initial reflections on the European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan
Last week marked a major milestone for the European Pillar of Social Rights[1] - twenty thematic principles which were proclaimed in 2017 with an aim to create a more social Europe based on fairness, inclusivity and equal opportunity. On 4 March, after a year of...
Re-use & Repair Online Study Tour for Municipalities and Public Waste Companies
Creating an inclusive circular economy at local level Online Seminar & Video site visit 18 & 20 May 2021 View the Agenda & Details Register here by 14 May 2021 This is a paid event. Please consult the Agenda for details about registration fees. RREUSE, the...
MEPs and Member States call for a more social and circular transition
Yesterday, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) voted positively on a text calling for a more ambitious Circular Economy in the EU. Providing an opinion on the Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP) released by the Commission in March 2020, it complements the...
Green Friday is back !
For the fourth year in a row, Green Friday is back, and stronger than ever! Created by Envie in 2017 as a reaction to the consumer event ‘Black Friday,’ Green Friday seeks to raise awareness of the need for a more reasonable, responsible and ethical approach to...
Re-use & Repair Online Study Tour for Municipalities and Public waste companies
Re-use & Repair Online Study Tour for Municipalities and Public waste companies Creating an inclusive circular economy at local level Online Seminar & Video site visit 9 & 10 December 2020 9 December: Seminar (10:00 – 15:30 CET including a break) 10...
Online Conference | Developing partnerships for e-waste prevention, preparing for re-use and recycling
Developing partnerships for e-waste prevention, preparing for re-use and recycling ReWEEE Final Conference 9 & 12 November 2020 The ReWeee Project aimed at preventing the creation of WEEE, notably through the development of two WEEE sorting centers in Greece...
Supporting new business models fostering a radical shift to a circular economy
The Raw Materials and Circular Societies Prize winners drive the efficient implementation of the Circular Economy in Europe The concept of a circular economy has recently gained traction in Europe as a positive, solutions-based perspective for achieving economic...
Matthias Neitsch takes up RREUSE presidency
After seven years of impeccable leadership as President of RREUSE, Antigone Dalamaga has passed on the presidency to Matthias Neitsch following a unanimous vote at RREUSE’s Annual General Assembly. Matthias is the Managing director of RepaNet, the Austrian NGO for...
‘Smart Re-use Parks’ as the emerging model for boosting sustainable way of life
The SURFACE project (Interreg Central Europe), successfully closed in June 2020 after three years of activities with many good results paving the way for a future with re-use being a part of everyday life. SURFACE brought together ten partners from Central Europe to...
Youth Employment Support: a bridge to jobs for the next generation. A Greener Future ahead of European Youth?
On 1 July 2020, the European Commission released a communication for a reinforced youth guarantee as part of a package to support youth in the turbulent backdrop of the global pandemic. The package ensures that all young persons from 15-29 receive a quality offer of...
MEPs call on the Commission to follow civil society approach in textile strategy
Today a group of 53 Members of the European Parliament (MEP) from across the political spectrum have written a letter to Commissioners Sinkevičius, Hogan, Reynders, and Urpilainen endorsing civil society’s approach to rethinking the global textile value chain. In...