RREUSE
@rreuse.bsky.social
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
#SocialAndCircular #SecondHandFirst
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...
🎤 MEP Rasmus Nordqvist ,Greens/EFA
🎤 Vanessa Savoini, Recupel
🎤 Rebecca Wilson, Rediscovery Centre
🎤 Nicolas Denis, Reware
www.rreuse.org/events/launc...
November 12, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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...
🎤 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...
November 12, 2025 at 10:02 AM
🇪🇸 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...
📣 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...
November 6, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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...
📣 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...
🔗 Register here: www.rreuse.org/events/launc...
November 5, 2025 at 1:01 PM
📅 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...
🔗 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...
More case studies in our project: www.rreuse.org/our-work/pro...
November 5, 2025 at 10:01 AM
🇮🇹 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...
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...
www.rreuse.org/publications...
November 4, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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...
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
👛 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
October 30, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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
👛 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...
More projects like this in our upcoming report out soon! www.rreuse.org/our-work/pro...
October 29, 2025 at 10:02 AM
🇸🇮 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...
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:
www.rreuse.org/publications...
October 28, 2025 at 10:03 AM
🔍 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:
www.rreuse.org/publications...
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.
👏 A huge thank-you to all speakers, participants, and co-organiser #Rete14Luglio who made these two days so enriching.
October 24, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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.
👏 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! 🌍♻️
October 22, 2025 at 9:55 AM
🎉 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...
www.rreuse.org/publications...
October 21, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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...
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-...
RREUSE selected among 24 organisations to shape Europe’s circular future · 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
October 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🌍 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
#RREUSEImpact2024 #PutSecondHandFirst
October 16, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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
#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
#SocialEconomy #StateAid
October 15, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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
#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
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
October 9, 2025 at 12:02 PM
📣 €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
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
🔍 Discover the highlights and impact behind the numbers in our 2024 Annual Report. www.rreuse.org/publications... #RREUSEImpact2024 #PutSecondHandFirst
October 9, 2025 at 8:01 AM
"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
🔍 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...
More in our upcoming report: www.rreuse.org/our-work/pro...
October 8, 2025 at 9:01 AM
🇧🇪 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...
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...
👉 More in our upcoming report: www.rreuse.org/our-work/pro...
October 1, 2025 at 9:02 AM
🇫🇷 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...
👉 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...
www.rreuse.org/our-work/pro...
September 24, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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...
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!
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!
September 17, 2025 at 7:29 AM
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!
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
Curious about opportunities and necessary changes? ➡️ shorturl.at/8WfmT
September 16, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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
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
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
September 10, 2025 at 8:44 AM
#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
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
September 9, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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! 📝
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! 📝
August 27, 2025 at 8:15 AM
❌ 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! 📝
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! 📝