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RREUSE is Europe’s largest network of social enterprises active in the circular economy, with a focus on reuse, repair and recycling. 👉 https://rreuse.org/
#SocialAndCircular #SecondHandFirst
🇫🇷 Did you know that you could recover up to 85% of mattresses? In France, Envie 2E Lorraine is showing that it is possible by partnering with Ecomaison and Recyc-Matelas Europe to collect and recycle mattresses. www.rreuse.org/our-work/pro...

#CircularEconomy #SocialEnterprise #BulkyWaste
January 22, 2026 at 10:01 AM
🇬🇧 Meet Stella’s Voice. By collecting, cleaning and reusing mattresses, Stella’s Voice keeps them out of landfills, gives them a second life and provides essential bedding for people in need.
www.rreuse.org/our-work/pro...

#CircularEconomy #SocialEnterprise #Reuse #BulkyWaste
January 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Our report on reuse targets shows what works and what the EU can scale. The evidence is clear: reuse targets drive investment, infrastructure, and impact. This year is an opportunity to turn evidence into policy.
📘 Read the report: www.rreuse.org/news/rreuse-...
January 14, 2026 at 9:01 AM
New year, same urgent challenge: Europe’s waste problem. 2026 must be the moment when reuse moves to the core of EU circular economy policy. www.rreuse.org/publications...
January 7, 2026 at 9:02 AM
🎉 Reuse in action during the holiday season. In Italy, Insieme has created a range of gift ideas that bring together sustainability, care for the environment, and social value. For example, “Magic Books Bags”, containing five second-hand books selected by the Insieme team and fully customisable.
December 31, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🎉 Reuse in action during the holiday season. In Ireland, the Rediscovery Centre hosted a Sustainable Christmas Fair, where visitors discovered a wide range of locally made, environmentally responsible gifts. 👏
December 30, 2025 at 10:01 AM
🎉 Reuse in action during the holiday season. In Slovakia, Baterkáreň hosted a special holiday edition of Baterkáreň’s monthly SWAP event, inviting people to exchange items and give them a second life, with a festive twist.
December 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🎊 Reuse in action during the holiday season. In Belgium, Les Petits Riens brought reuse into the heart of the festive season with its solidarity holiday market, offering a wide selection of second-hand Christmas decorations and festive household items.
December 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🎄 Reuse in action during the holiday season. In Slovenia, Center Ponovne Uporabe is brought the community together with a Christmas Repair Café, inviting people to give broken items a second chance instead of throwing them away.
December 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM
✨Reuse in action during the holiday season. In Paris, Studio Emmaüs is showing how reuse and creativity go hand in hand with the return of its Upcycling Market, now in its second edition and running from 5 November to 27 December.
December 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM
ICYMI: Our new report on reuse targets in the EU is out, calling for binding, standalone reuse and preparing-for-reuse targets across the European Union.
Read it now: www.rreuse.org/publications...
December 17, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Electronic waste is one of Europe’s fastest-growing waste streams. During our recent webinar, Nicolas Denis from Reware Cooperative highlighted this challenge. The EU needs to urgently adopt binding reuse and preparing-for-reuse targets!
December 11, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Last week, we took an important step in our call for binding, measurable reuse targets by releasing a new report packed with evidence from across Europe that shows both why they are needed and how they already deliver results across Europe.
www.rreuse.org/publications...

#secondhandfirst
December 9, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Why should the EU introduce binding reuse targets? Because where targets already exist, in municipalities, regions and Member States, they work!! Find examples in our latest report: www.rreuse.org/publications...
December 4, 2025 at 2:34 PM
🎧 Join us on 9 December for the 4th CISUTAC Sustainability Forum webinar, where we will present our research on circular business models for textiles in the EU, the challenges they face and the measures needed to unlock their potential. 👕

Registrations are open ⬇️
www.cisutac.eu/events/cisut...
CISUTAC Sustainability Forum #4: Circular Business Models in Textiles — CISUTAC
The current policy and industry landscape presents a paradox, as textile circular models need to address the problems of linear business practices while at the same time competing with them on the…
www.cisutac.eu
December 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Last week, we launched our new report “Targets for Reuse and Preparing for Reuse in the European Union” during a dedicated webinar. If you couldn’t join us or would like to revisit the discussion you can now watch the full recording online.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WfV...

#secondhandfirst
Launch of RREUSE Report on Targets for (preparing for) reuse in the EU
During the European Week of Waste Reduction, RREUSE officially launched its report on Targets for reuse and preparing for reuse in the European Union.
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December 3, 2025 at 1:01 PM
🇫🇮 Meet the Lippulaiva Library, a space transformed through collaboration and circular thinking thanks to Helsinki Metropolitan Area Reuse Centre, a social enterprise that champions reuse and creates meaningful employment.
www.rreuse.org/our-work/pro...

#SocialEnterprise #CircularEconomy
December 3, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Today, the European Commission launches the #QualityJobs Roadmap ➡️ 35 European and national organisations unite to share their vision for more integrated and inclusive forms of employment. www.rreuse.org/publications...

#secondhandfirst #circulareconomy #socialeconomy
December 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM
😱 In 2022 alone, the average EU resident generated nearly 5 tonnes of waste, purchased 32 kg of electronics, and bought 19 kg of textiles. Yet one of the most efficient solutions is right in front of us: reuse.

Read our report on why reuse targets are essential: www.rreuse.org/news/rreuse-...
RREUSE calls for binding reuse targets as Europe confronts record waste levels · RREUSE | Putting Second-Hand First
RREUSE is Europe’s largest network of social enterprises active in the circular economy, with a focus on reuse, repair and recycling. RREUSE’s network members generate invaluable social, economic and…
www.rreuse.org
December 2, 2025 at 9:01 AM
🎯 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-...
December 1, 2025 at 9:01 AM
📣 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
November 28, 2025 at 9:30 AM
⏳ 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...
November 27, 2025 at 9:01 AM
🇮🇪 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...
November 26, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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
November 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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.
November 21, 2025 at 12:01 PM