Publications
Coronavirus strengthens case for new EU textile laws – 65 civil society groups publish joint vision
RREUSE is one of the 60+ NGOs calling on the EU to take action to ensure the textiles industry promotes environmental protection as well as inclusive, safe and fair working conditions. As the European...
Joint Statement: Call for specific support measures for inclusive and integrated forms of employment during the Coronavirus crisis
A united call made by ENSIE, RREUSE, Social Firms Europe – CEFEC and CEC. For the attention of the Presidents and representatives of the EU institutions, the Members of the European Parliament and the attention of Government Representatives The Coronavirus Pandemic is...
RREUSE responds to a Roadmap, the Farm to Fork Initiative, a strategy for sustainable food
RREUSE responded to a roadmap on the Farm to Fork strategy mapped out by the European Commission. The sustainable food strategy marked as crucial in achieving the goals of the European Green Deal and achieving a circular economy. With the review of the WFD comes...
RREUSE responds to an evaluation of ESF to support education and training
RREUSE responded to a recent call for the evaluation of the ESF in supporting education and training (from the period 2014-2018). A call was put out for members to respond before the closing date of 24.02.20. RREUSE welcomes the opportunity to evaluate support to...
Social and Circular Outlook 2020-2025
RREUSE's vision is a Europe that supports the role of social enterprise in the transition to a circular economy, prioritising activities in re-use and repair. Actions under the European Green Deal, Circular Economy Action Plan 2.0 and future Action Plan for the Social...
France to create a Solidarity Re-use Fund (and other re-use friendly measures)!
Member States have until the 4th of July 2020 to transpose the updated Waste Framework Directive. After a final vote in the Senate on the 30th of January, France is now the first to validate its transposition law. Among other ambitious proposals, the text will trigger...
RREUSE feedback on the New Circular Economy Action Plan
RREUSE welcomes the roadmap on a New Circular Economy Action Plan and supports the idea that, to speed up the transition, we must take into account impacts associated with “the lifecycle of products”. The strengthening of circular economy related policies is very much...
RREUSE comments on the effectiveness of the ESF in promoting social inclusion
RREUSE responded to a recent call for the evaluation of the effectiveness of the ESF in promoting social inclusion, combatting poverty and discrimination (over the period 2015- 2018). A call was put out for members to respond before the closing date of the 19.12.19....
Vision for a New Fashion Season: Social and Circular
Each EU citizen consumes a staggering 26 kg of textiles per year on average with the textile supply chain responsible for 15 % of primary raw material consumption of EU households[i]. The ‘fast fashion’ phenomenon shapes the way we consume clothes and has soared per...
Joint statement: Social enterprises as an integral part of the fair, green and circular transition in Europe
Every day in Europe, 2.8 million social economy enterprises employing some 19.1 million people are dedicated to solving societal challenges whilst running a sustainable business. All in all, this accounts for some 6.3% of the total paid workforce in Europe.1 Unlike...
WEEE preparation for re-use: Position on CENELEC standards for the sector
A professional approach to the preparation for reuse[1] of WEEE[2] is essential both in terms of consumer safety and confidence when purchasing second-hand goods. It is also important because of health, safety and environmental issues, particularly considering the...
10 Priorities to Transform EU Waste Policy
Almost 90% of material resources used in the EU are lost after their first use. A lot more effort is needed to accelerate a systemic transition to a circular economy, to drastically reduce the EU’s absolute natural resource use and greenhouse gas emissions, respecting...