RREUSE is delighted to announce that EmmaĆ¼s Europe has become a member of the network. The federation of all EmmaĆ¼s structures in Europe brings together 309 groups from 17 European countries and represents one of the four continental regions of the EmmaĆ¼s movement. Thanks to the membership RREUSE now has wider representation in six additional countries including Germany, Portugal, Denmark, Switzerland, Albania and Ukraine.
The EmmaĆ¼s movement is driven by solidarity and stands up for the most vulnerable groups of society. The EmmaĆ¼s communities respond to the needs of these groups by providing housing, jobs and fighting all kinds of social injustice. Collection and sale of second-hand goods brings them economic means to sustain the social mission. With over 60 years of activity in waste treatment EmmaĆ¼s has become a strong player in waste prevention and waste management in Europe.
EmmaĆ¼s Europe is actively engaged in the advocacy work on the circular economy since a supportive waste legislation is a necessity for sustaining their social activities. RREUSE is looking forward to working close together and sharing know-how across Europe.
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