🎯 Ambitious reuse targets are both feasible and effective. Their benefits across Member States and regions is clear, now the EU must scale this progress across the continent. www.rreuse.org/news/rreuse-...

📣 Today, RREUSE publishes a new report calling on EU policymakers to introduce binding, standalone targets for reuse and preparing for reuse. www.rreuse.org/news/rreuse-... #EWWR2025

⏳ Only one day to go! Tomorrow, we officially launch our new report “Targets for Reuse and Preparing for Reuse in the European Union” with a dedicated webinar as part of the European Week for Waste Reduction #EWWR25. www.rreuse.org/events/launc...

🇮🇪 Based in Cork, Ireland, Deaf Enterprises is a social enterprise specialising in furniture restoration, upholstery, and French polishing. Another inspirational case featured as part of our Social Enterprises’ Role in Furniture and Mattresses’ Circularity project: www.rreuse.org/our-work/pro...

Today starts the European Week for Waste Reduction! From 23 to 30 November, local and regional public authorities, citizens, schools, businesses, NGOs, and associations across Europe are joining forces to highlight actions that cut waste, save resources, and promote circular solutions. #EWWR2025

This week, we gathered network members and #CISUTACproject partners in Antwerp for an exciting training on textile repair and dismantling, co-organised and co-hosted by Kringwinkel Antwerpen as part of the CISUTAC project.

In 2024, RREUSE’s network continued to show that the circular economy is not only about materials it’s about people & inclusion: 🌟 1,300 social enterprises represented by 34 RREUSE members 🌟 120,000 employees, volunteers, and trainees across Europe Discover more 👉 www.rreuse.org/news/social-...

🇦🇹 Meet WIDADO - Austria’s first online marketplace, developed by Re-Use Austria, that brings together social and circular enterprises to offer secondhand furniture, homewares and more. ➡️ More examples like this soon in our report : www.rreuse.org/our-work/pro...

Tomorrow our member Ateliere Fără Frontiere will be part of the virtual study visit hosted by @social_platform. The sessions aim to explore how civil society and social economy entities contribute to quality jobs across Europe. 👉 Register here: www.socialplatform.org/events/virtu...

In 2024, the work of RREUSE members made a tangible difference for the environment across Europe: 🌟 1.3 million tonnes of waste separately collected 🌟 825,000 tonnes of goods diverted from landfills 🌟 297,000 tonnes of goods reused locally Discover more 👉 www.rreuse.org/news/social-...

Join us on 28 November (2–3:30pm CET) for the official launch of RREUSE’s report, “Targets for Reuse and Preparing for Reuse in the EU” with 🎤 MEP Rasmus Nordqvist ,Greens/EFA 🎤 Vanessa Savoini, Recupel 🎤 Rebecca Wilson, Rediscovery Centre 🎤 Nicolas Denis, Reware www.rreuse.org/events/launc...

🇪🇸 Based in Barcelona, Formació i Treball is a work integration social enterprise. In 2021, it launched the “True Homes” project to repair second hand furniture into functional pieces for the homes of people in need ➡️ More in our report soon to be released www.rreuse.org/our-work/pro...

In 2024, our team worked to ensure the voice of social circular enterprises was heard at EU and national level: 📣 Spoke at 26 public events across Europe 🤝 Organised or co-organised 7 events 📑 Produced 55 publications Discover more in the 2024 Annual Report 👉 www.rreuse.org/publications...

📅 Join us online on Friday, 28 November for the launch of our report "Targets for Reuse and Preparing for Reuse in the European Union". We will explore how ambitious and implementable reuse targets can accelerate Europe’s circular economy transition. 🔗 Register here: www.rreuse.org/events/launc...

🇮🇹 Meet Insieme cooperativa sociale: since the 70’s, they give both things and people a second chance, fighting consumerism and social inequalities. More case studies in our project: www.rreuse.org/our-work/pro...

RREUSE’s latest 2025 European Semester Analysis shows that social and circular economy measures remain underrepresented across Member States. To reverse this decline, RREUSE is calling for renewed commitment from EU and national policymakers: www.rreuse.org/publications...

In 2024, our members 👛 generated a total turnover of more than €1.2 billion 👥 welcoming more than 45 million customers 🛍️ in their 2900 shops and reuse centres 👉 Discover more data and insights in our 2024 Annual Report 👉 www.rreuse.org/news/social-... #RREUSEImpact2024 #PutSecondHandFirst

🇸🇮 Meet Center Ponovne Uporabe, a pioneering social company that launched Slovenia’s first-ever reuse centre, employing individuals with special needs and others distanced from the labour market. More projects like this in our upcoming report out soon! www.rreuse.org/our-work/pro...

🔍 How can the European Semester better support the social and circular economy? Following our 2025 European Semester Analysis, RREUSE outlines 5️⃣ key recommendations ➡️ Read the full analysis here:
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Over the past 2 days, experts, thought leaders, and members gathered in Naples for the RREUSE conference to explore the future of the social and circular economy. 👏 A huge thank-you to all speakers, participants, and co-organiser #Rete14Luglio who made these two days so enriching.

🎉 We’re live from Naples! The RREUSE 2025 Annual Conference has officially kicked off today. Stay tuned for updates, insights, and highlights as the conference unfolds! 🌍♻️

Attention to both the social and circular economy continues to decline at national level. In 2025 only 1️⃣1️⃣ Member States introduced social economy reforms, and 1️⃣6️⃣ included circular economy measures, a significant drop compared to 2023 and 2024. www.rreuse.org/publications...

🌍 We’re proud to share that RREUSE has been selected as one of 24 organisations to join the new Coordination Group of the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform (ECESP). www.rreuse.org/news/rreuse-...

Being part of RREUSE truly makes a difference — and it’s our members saying this! 🤩 We’re grateful for this trust, and motivated to keep delivering value for the social circular enterprise movement. 🌍 www.rreuse.org/publications... #RREUSEImpact2024 #PutSecondHandFirst

The General Block Exemption Regulation is crucial for channeling public support to social enterprises. However, it needs significant enhancements before its expiration in late 2026. Read what we propose 👉 www.rreuse.org/publications... #SocialEconomy #StateAid

📣 €100 billion for social spending sounds like progress, but is it all as it seems? RREUSE joins 50+ European organisations calling for a greater commitment to social inclusion in the next #MFF #EUbudget. Read our statement here: www.rreuse.org/publications... #ESFplus #SocialEconomy

"In times of global uncertainty, local solutions proved to be powerful engines of hope and transformation." - Matthias Neitsch, President of RREUSE 🔍 Discover the highlights and impact behind the numbers in our 2024 Annual Report. www.rreuse.org/publications... #RREUSEImpact2024 #PutSecondHandFirst

🇧🇪 Meet IMPACT Furniture, a @oxfam.be department that transforms old furniture into stylish furniture for public authorities and businesses, while providing meaningful employment opportunities for people who face social exclusion. More in our upcoming report: www.rreuse.org/our-work/pro...

🇫🇷 Meet Stüdio Emmaüs - a collective uniting textile and furniture upcycling projects from the Emmaüs movement. Their shared mission? To breathe new life into abandoned materials with both social and environmental impact at heart. 👉 More in our upcoming report: www.rreuse.org/our-work/pro...

In 🇨🇿, Reuse Federace links non-profit furniture banks, social enterprises that restore and refurbish items, and municipalities and NGOs that place requests on behalf of people in need. We are mapping Social Enterprises’ Role in Furniture and Mattresses’ Circularity 👉 www.rreuse.org/our-work/pro...

Sometimes real change starts in the kitchen! In Ireland, Habitat ReStore’s Kitchen Rescue programme gives whole kitchens a second life — preventing waste, creating training and job opportunities, and offering affordable options in their shops. A #SocialAndCircular recipe that cooks real impact!

Our 2025 #EuropeanSemester analysis shows there is still a long way to go, highlighting encouraging national measures for replication. The Semester is a key tool but requires adjustments to meet social and circular goals. Curious about opportunities and necessary changes? ➡️ shorturl.at/8WfmT

#Mattresses are one of the heaviest and voluminous waste streams. 🛏️ Our project showcases how over 90 #SocialEnterprises across Europe are finding solutions, reducing waste, and creating jobs and training opportunities. More about our project and its expected outcomes ➡️ tinyurl.com/463xb9e5

After months of delay, the EU Parliament has voted on the revision of the #WFD. This means mandatory EPR for textiles and recognition of social enterprises' key role. But Europe’s textile system is in crisis. Member States must act fast, and the EU must deliver a Textile Emergency Plan. rb.gy/evytxn

❌ Furniture and mattresses don’t belong in landfills. As part of an ongoing project, we are mapping how #SocialEnterprises keep these items in use while creating jobs and building skills in the process. 👉 www.rreuse.org/our-work/pro... Stay tuned for our upcoming report in 2026! 📝

In today's reality, reusable laptops are crushed into scrap because current EU rules provide no real means to prioritise reuse. RREUSE calls for a #RightToReuse: dedicated targets, funding & access for social enterprises. Read our latest position paper 🔗 shorturl.at/XMaw0

📢 #EUCircularTalks: Circular textile policies in the EU - progress, gaps and next steps Join the #ECESP Textiles group to explore implementation challenges and the role of the Circular Economy Act 📅 10 Sept, 14:00 CEST, Online 🔗 Register: bit.ly/4eOWIuu #CircularEconomyAct @rreuse.bsky.social

The European Parliament has backed a key report on #PublicProcurement, which champions societal and environmental benefits. We welcome this critical step but gaps remain, and we will continue to push for a procurement system that rewards purpose, not just price. Read our full take: rb.gy/547p3o

EPR schemes must do more than manage waste; they need to support reuse, prevention, and social impact. To help make that happen, our position paper provides clear recommendations, grounded in field experience. ➡️ rb.gy/3cojha #EPR #SocialAndCircular #CircularEconomy

Will the Clean Industrial Deal work for people? 💭 To strengthen the social dimension of the CID, EU policymakers must address key questions. We have compiled them in a statement developed within the European Alliance for a Just Transition ⬇️ www.rreuse.org/publications...

What does it take to make reuse the norm in Europe? We met with DG ENV and DG GROW to share our EPR recommendations: ✅ Reuse activities need funding ✅ Reusable streams need to be accessible ✅ Reuse actors, particularly social enterprises, need a voice in EPR governance 🔗 Full paper: rb.gy/3cojha

𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘂𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗲𝘀 🙅‍♀️ The EU must end the destruction of unsold goods and ensure there are no loopholes that might permit it to return through the back door Read our joint position with @ecos.ngo and @rreuse.bsky.social: eeb.org/library/no-e...

We co-signed a letter urging the European Parliament to bring forward the vote on the #WasteFrameworkDirective, now delayed to October. Each month of inaction means more waste, more uncertainty, and more pressure on those working to keep textiles in use. The crisis can’t wait. 📄 tinyurl.com/2kcna3sv

What kind of future should public money build? 💰 Ahead of the IMCO Committee vote on its #PublicProcurement report, RREUSE and partners call for a procurement framework that prioritises long-term value, social inclusion, and sustainability. Read the joint letter: rb.gy/b6lme6

La Città Verde shows how B2B partnerships can create social and circular impact! This #SocialEnterprise collaborates with LyondellBasell, processing over 150,000 kg of non-hazardous waste annually while providing inclusive jobs. Discover their story and more on our map: rreuse.org/our-network/...

No more destruction of unsold clothes and shoes — and no loopholes to bring it back. RREUSE, @ecos.ngo & @eeb.org call for tighter rules in the EU’s proposed ban, prioritising reuse and ending weak justifications like donation refusal or “cost-effectiveness.” 🔗 rb.gy/nrf9q9

Will the Clean Industrial Deal work for people? 💭 To strengthen the social dimension of the CID, EU policymakers must address key questions. 🧐 We have compiled them in a statement developed within the European Alliance for a Just Transition ⬇️ alliancejusttransition.eu/wp-content/u...

#SocialEnterprises are under great pressure. Textiles are piling up. Their warehouses are full, funding is scarce and reusable textiles are being burned due to a lack of viable alternatives. Ahead of the Environment Council, we call for immediate action. ➡️https://rb.gy/u3p1h1

Our network map brims with on-the-ground stories of impactful B2B partnerships! In Spain, #SocialEnterprise Traperos de Emaús Navarra teamed up with BSH group to give used appliances a second life, creating inclusive jobs and reducing waste! Check this story and others: rreuse.org/our-network/...

The upcoming #CircularEconomyAct is a lot about efficiency. However, we need more than efficiency tweaks to achieve a true circular economy. 👉 Reuse must be at the core — otherwise, we’re missing the mark. Our 10 policy recommendations for advancing sustainable resource management ➡️ rb.gy/18f4b2