Brussels decisions can feel distant – until they shape your sector. For 25 years, RREUSE has helped members understand EU developments and bring their expertise into policy debates. Results from our satisfaction survey show that we have made strides in helping them navigate EU policy! 💚

Digitalisation is crucial to the social economy. As a social economy actor, you have first-hand insight into the challenges and opportunities it brings. Help build stronger evidence for better policy and support by taking Eurofound's EU-wide digitalisation survey 👉️ buff.ly/UL37hyu #SocialEconomy

Online shopping can power local jobs and put second-hand first. 💚 In Austria, Re-Use Austria’s WIDADO marketplace brings social enterprises together online, strengthening the social and circular sector through collective action. Read the full story: buff.ly/4P5zJu0

For circular social enterprises, digitalisation is not a side topic but a driver of social inclusion and new opportunities to mainstream second-hand. In Finland, our member Kierrätyskeskus’nationwide online shop has opened up new possibilities. More in the full story 👉️ buff.ly/inJXKvI

Our latest satisfaction survey brought some results that make us very proud! 🌟 Our social enterprise members told us that by joining RREUSE, they found what they were looking for and their membership has been beneficial to their organisations. #SocialAndCircular

Second-hand choices have real social, environmental and economic impact. 🔄 Thanks to our member AERESS, you can now calculate and see the on-the-ground benefits you have the power to generate when donating and buying from circular social enterprises! Read the full story 🔗 buff.ly/PU95YrD

RREUSE members see real value in being part of the network. Our latest member satisfaction survey makes that clear. 💚 This heartwarming feedback makes us proud and motivates us to keep going above and beyond to support our members in building a more sustainable and inclusive society.

The next EU budget will shape Europe's future. We join +250 organisations calling on the European Council to: ✔ Preserve ESF+ and ERDF as stand-alone funds ✔ Increase social investment ✔ Protect funding for social inclusion, child poverty, homelessness and youth employment 🔗 buff.ly/vMv4AE6

Ahead of the June European Council, we are joining Civil Society Europe’s open letter calling for a strong EU budget for 2028–2034, backed by adequate new resources. Read the letter: bit.ly/4oDcUUK #EUCivilSociety

They create jobs, cut waste and boost solidarity… and yet, circular social enterprises' impact still flies way too often under the radar. And honestly, that's not okay. RREUSE aims to change that with its "Outreach" pillar, part of its new 2026–2030 strategy. 👉️ buff.ly/pS3ir7J

Social enterprises power a job‑rich, inclusive circular Europe. 💚 The new RREUSE Academy aims to boost capacity, innovation and evidence so they can shape change, not just react to it. Discover our 2026–2030 strategy 👉 buff.ly/ZaWNI1P

After years of working side by side, we’re pleased to share that RREUSE is now a member of Social Economy Europe! We are eager to bring the perspectives of circular social enterprises into the conversation and help shine a brighter light on the social economy. 🔗 buff.ly/5pNGqSx

Lake Bled in Slovenia hosted the “Reuse, Innovation & Green Jobs” conference, co-organised by our member Center Ponovne Uporabe. RREUSE took the stage and shared concrete examples of how reuse drives green and social innovation, from inclusive trainings to public procurement and technology.

Our Community sits at the heart of our new Strategy 2026–2030. Because RREUSE is more than a representative body. We are a platform where social enterprises share knowledge, align strategies and shape joint positions. Want to see how Community fits into the full strategy? 👉 buff.ly/ZaWNI1P

RREUSE participated in the opening of the Reuse & Repair Week in Northern Ireland and Ireland, organised by our member @niresourcesnet.bsky.social This year, they received backing from Community Resources Network Ireland (CRNI), another RREUSE member. ☘️ #rrwni26 #ReuseAndRepairWeek

As RREUSE turns 25, we’re launching our 2026–2030 strategy, setting out a vision in which circular #SocialEnterprises are recognised, reuse and repair are part of daily life, and inclusion is at the core of the #CircularEconomy. Read our strategy👉 buff.ly/pS3ir7J

Social enterprises are proving furniture circularity works: it creates jobs, serves communities and keeps valuable materials in use. Through 14 case studies from across Europe, our report looks at what makes furniture circularity work and what's holding it back ➡️ www.rreuse.org/publications...

This #WorldEnvironmentDay, we’re launching the RREUSE Strategy 2026–2030. Our conviction is clear: the circular economy must deliver social value alongside environmental outcomes, and we commit to doing our part. Discover our vision for a job‑rich, inclusive circular Europe 👉 buff.ly/ZaWNI1P

Public procurement decisions shape which products and technologies are rewarded across the Single Market. That is why 50+ organisations are calling on the European Commission to put forward a Public Procurement Act that puts long-term value above the lowest price. Read more 🔗 buff.ly/zyULErs

RREUSE recently joined the WISESHIFT Horizon project Reading Club to present policy‑oriented research on EU policies and just transitions. A great chance for all partners to share resources and ideas, and to strengthen the collective work behind WISESHIFT!

During the 2022 Ukrainian refugee crisis, the Southern Bohemian Furniture Bank went from supporting 60 people a month to 350. "What we learnt in times of crisis is the importance of collaboration." — Zuzana, Reuse Federace Find out how they did it in the report: www.rreuse.org/publications...

When backed by the right policies, Work Integration Social Enterprises (WISEs) can drive social and economic transformation. One key recommendation from the WISESHIFT project: create an enabling regulatory framework with co‑decision and country‑specific reforms. More in the brief 👉 buff.ly/T6aXmvq

From neighbourhood workshops to regional partnerships, social enterprises prove that repair can be a real circular economy engine. Find out more about our members’ initiatives, the barriers they face in scaling their impact, and the policy opportunities to unlock their potential 🔗 buff.ly/00G3fcV

Across our continent, RREUSE social enterprise members are turning repair into a local, social, and scalable reality! Discover their initiatives, the barriers they face in scaling their impact, and the policy opportunities to unlock their potential in our position paper 👉️ buff.ly/00G3fcV

Access to public and private markets is essential for the development of Work Integration Social Enterprises (WISEs). The WISESHIFT policy brief recommends adapting the Public Procurement Directives and fostering EU‑funded partnerships to secure their fair place in the market. 👉 buff.ly/T6aXmvq

The General Block Exemption Regulation (GBER) sets how much public funding social enterprises can receive from national authorities, and it’s now being revised. RREUSE urges EU and national policymakers to ensure the new rules truly empower circular social enterprises. 🔗 buff.ly/lOwPvnH

Furniture is a difficult waste stream to manage - bulky, complex, and costly to move. As Marina from Insieme Cooperativa Sociale, puts it: "Transport, logistics, and quality decline are major obstacles to furniture circularity." Find out more in our report: www.rreuse.org/publications...

Drawing on research and national case studies, the WISESHIFT policy brief offers recommendations to help Work Integration Social Enterprises (WISEs) reach their full potential: 👉 Unlock state aid possibilities 👉 Recognise WISEs as providers of general interest services 🔗 buff.ly/T6aXmvq

To unlock repair's full potential, the EU needs a coherent framework that actively supports repair as a core circular economy activity. This is where the upcoming Circular Economy Act (CEA) should come in. To live up to its name, the CEA cannot only focus on waste and recycling. 👉️ buff.ly/00G3fcV

The WISESHIFT project calls for the first European WISEs observatory and for harmonised satellite accounts on the social economy, including key data on WISEs, to focus on what matters: the economic, social & ecological impact these organisations deliver. 🔗 buff.ly/3mPJgu1

At our 25th anniversary event in the EU Parliament, MEP Tobback made a crucial point about the upcoming Circular Economy Act (CEA). The social economy is uniquely placed to make the transition to a circular economy fair and inclusive. Its role must be protected.👉️ buff.ly/eI7Ghim #SocialAndCircular

As the EU revises the #WEEE Directive, together with a coalition of NGOs led by @eeb.org, we have developed recommendations to strengthen its effectiveness and unlock the full potential of reuse. More on how to achieve a real circular economy in the electronic waste sector 👉️ buff.ly/WtAPtlz

The EU is revising its electronic waste law, and the stakes couldn't be higher. #Ewaste keeps growing, and critical raw materials locked inside our old devices are never recovered. #Recycling alone won't fix it. Here is what Europe needs to cut strategic dependencies: eeb.org/en/library/n...

In our latest position paper, we take a tour across Europe to show how existing policies help make repair more attractive and affordable. These measures work, and they should be replicated and scaled up at the EU level. Find out more 👉️ buff.ly/00G3fcV #RightToRepair

In 2025, Stella's Voice launched a mattress cleaning project to maximise the recovery of mattresses. As Christopher puts it, "A sanitised mattress is as good as any mattress to sleep on - it's like a hotel mattress." Read more about their project in our report: www.rreuse.org/publications...

Join our member Center for Reuse in Bled, Slovenia, on 4–5 June, where they host the 40th Annual CEFEC Conference. 📄 Explore the full programme: buff.ly/5IrQQLY 🗓️ Registration deadline: 27 May 2026. Participation is free, but places are limited, so please register in advance. 👉 buff.ly/0McblvE

To mark our 25th anniversary, we brought our members to the European Parliament to discuss how #SocialEnterprises are powering Europe’s circular shift, with a focus on the Circular Economy Act, where MEP Pietikäinen stressed the need to respect the waste hierarchy. 🔗 buff.ly/YowDIxb

In the EU, it’s cheaper to buy a new coffee machine than to repair your old one. Repair costs and spare parts are priced out of reach. We need an EU framework that makes repair affordable and bans anti-repair practices. Read our proposal in our new position paper: buff.ly/OaIJpXm #RightToRepair

30 million mattresses are discarded annually across the EU. Nearly all of them end up landfilled or incinerated, even though 85% of a mattress's mass is technically recyclable. Our new report showcases how #SocialEnterprises are making mattress circularity a reality. www.rreuse.org/publications...

The EU’s Anti-Poverty Strategy rightly puts the social economy and work integration social enterprises at the heart of the fight against poverty. But RREUSE raises a serious concern: will the funding match the ambition? 🫰 Read RREUSE’s full take 🔗 www.rreuse.org/news/eu-anti...

Work Integration Social Enterprises (WISEs) may share the same mission, but they can look very different from one country to another, and this affects their trajectories and overall impact. Explore Horizon project WISESHIFT's latest policy brief to find out more👉 buff.ly/TddUGB8

25 years of RREUSE celebrated at the European Parliament 🎂 Our recent event reflected what our members have demonstrated for decades: #SocialEnterprises play a key role in a resilient and sustainable Europe by creating inclusive jobs and strengthening communities through #CircularEconomy activities

Last week we launched our report "Social Enterprises' Role in Furniture and Mattress Circularity" and the conversation that followed was exactly what we need more of. Missed it? The full recording is now available to watch online. 📽️ Watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRQy... #CircularEconomy

At our anniversary event in the European Parliament, Brigitte Fellahi-Brognaux (European Commission) pointed to the strength of the #SocialEconomy To go further, the sector needs the right enabling conditions - as the Social Economy Action Plan moves forward and the Circular Economy Act takes shape

10.5 million tonnes of furniture are consumed in the EU every year. The majority ends up landfilled or incinerated. But it doesn't have to be this way. Our new report documents how social enterprises across Europe are showing the way. www.rreuse.org/publications...

We are attending the final stakeholder event on the Circular Economy Act. Disappointingly, the debates are still entirely focused on waste and recycling. We call on the Commission to raise the Act's ambition and avoid it from becoming a Recycling Act. Read our full reaction: buff.ly/XcBYGqZ

🎉 Thank you to everyone who joined us for the launch of "Social Enterprises' Role in Furniture and Mattress Circularity" ➡️ Couldn't join or want to watch again? youtu.be/TRQy2M2KbQk #CircularEconomy #SocialEconomy #BulkyWaste #SecondhandFirst

📣 RREUSE's new report "Social Entreprises' Role in Furniture and Mattress Circularity "is out today and it shows that solutions to Europe's bulky waste challenges already exist. 👉 Download it here: www.rreuse.org/publications... #CircularEconomy #SocialEconomy #BulkyWaste #SecondhandFirst

🎉 Tomorrow, we are officially launching our new report "Social Enterprises' Role in Furniture and Mattress Circularity", with an online event bringing together the practitioners featured in the research. Registration is still open 👉 lnkd.in/eMvhKRe4

🛋️ What happens to the mattress that you no longer need? Find out next week! On 29 April, RREUSE officially launches its report "Social Enterprises' Role in Furniture and Mattress Circularity". Join the discussion: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...