RREUSE

RREUSE is Europe’s largest network of social enterprises active in the circular economy.

Our
members focus on the reuse, repair and recycling of 26 diverse material streams ranging from
textiles and electronics to tires and paint. Approximately 105,000 employees, volunteers and trainees work within our 27 member networks across 25 European countries and one in the USA. RREUSE promotes a sustainable development model which takes into consideration the following three pillars:

- enviro

nmental protection: waste prevention and sustainable management
- social equity: social inclusion activities for those distanced from the labour market and affordable goods
- economic viability: job creation and training opportunities

The main activities of our members include:

- collection, sorting and redistribution of textiles and clothing
- collection, repair and reuse of electrical and electronic waste (WEEE), furniture and bulky waste
- home and community composting projects
- charity and second hand shops
- collection and recycling of paper, cardboard, wood, plastics, paints, metals, books and toys
- awareness raising campaigns, international projects, exchange of best practice and business support

19/08/2026

For years, RREUSE has been advocating for public procurement rules that guarantee access to social enterprises. If you still wonder why, here is one concrete example of what they can achieve with the right conditions! 💪

Back in 2018, the city of Madrid introduced, for the first time, a lot within its textile collection tender specifically reserved for social enterprises.

Two members of the Spanish network Aeress, Recumadrid and Solidança Treball EI, S.L, joined forces and successfully secured the contract. They took on the installation and management of textile collection containers, and the treatment of collected textiles, with a strong emphasis on reuse.

Their environmental and social impacts have been substantial: around 5,500 tonnes of textiles collected and processed, and eight jobs and training opportunities for vulnerable people were created.

Read the full story to find out more about how these two social enterprises collaborated and their full impact 👉️ https://www.rreuse.org/our-network/meet-our-members/social-enterprises-setting-an-example-in-textile-collection-in-madrid

11/08/2026

Public procurement sometimes feels a bit abstract, but in Scotland, it turns into something concrete: a consortium to back reuse and social enterprises on the ground.

Circular Communities Scotland, along with other stakeholders, created the Reuse Consortium to act as a bridge between local authorities that need furniture and appliances and social enterprises that supply quality second‑hand goods.

Since its launch, this model has helped give a second life to tens of thousands of furniture items, supported thousands of low‑income households and avoided significant CO₂ emissions, all while creating local jobs and training opportunities.

Read the full story (and many more) on our website ➡️ https://www.rreuse.org/our-network/meet-our-members/when-public-procurement-opens-the-door-to-reuse-the-reuse-consortium-story

06/08/2026

This October, we’ll mark 25 years of RREUSE with our anniversary conference in Croatia, co-organised with our local member Humana Nova.

Join us for a deep dive into the real-life impact of social and circular policies and how they support reuse social enterprises. We will review concrete experiences from key streams to see where current legislation works and where gaps remain.

By connecting perspectives and best practices from both "old" and "new" member states, we will map out the necessary frameworks to build an inclusive, resilient and waste-free society.

Agenda and registration details are coming soon – for now, just mark your calendar! 🗓️

🔗 https://buff.ly/fC780gh

05/08/2026

Among all the feedback we received in our latest member satisfaction survey, one sentence captured something important about why a European network like RREUSE matters.

One member told us that being part of RREUSE has been essential over the years, “to keep the bar straight on a long-term vision”, despite the national challenges that complicate the development of their social and circular activities.

That is where the RREUSE network can help: by connecting daily realities to a broader vision, bringing members’ experiences into European debates, and reminding policymakers and other actors that the circular economy is not only about waste prevention or resource efficiency. It is also about jobs, skills, and inclusion.

Thank you to Insieme cooperativa sociale for this thoughtful feedback and for showing how a European network like RREUSE contributes to keeping long-term social and circular ambitions on course.

04/08/2026

When awarded public procurement contracts, social enterprises can thrive and demonstrate their strong ability to deliver professional results. 🏆️

In Ireland, the National Waste Collection Permit Office was moving into a new space and decided to do things differently, opening a tender for second-hand furniture only.

Our member Community Resources Network Ireland CRNI stepped up to lead a consortium of circular social enterprises from its network. Together, they knocked it out of the park, eventually reusing 97 pieces of furniture and supporting inclusive jobs and skills development for disadvantaged people.

Read the full story on our website 👉️ https://www.rreuse.org/our-network/meet-our-members/public-procurement-as-a-pathway-to-reuse

31/07/2026

For all the social enterprises for which digitalisation is an important topic, don't miss the opportunity to make your voice heard!

Eurofound is carrying out a survey to build stronger, more comparable evidence on how social economy organisations are adopting digital tools, what support they need, and how future EU policy can better reflect on-the-ground realities.

This kind of data is crucial for strengthening the sector, so we encourage you to seize this occasion and take the survey 👉️ https://buff.ly/UL37hyu

30/07/2026

What can be done with discarded branded banners and meshes? With a bit of upcycling magic, they can avoid the bin and be turned into bags or pouches! 🌟

Our Romanian member, Ateliere Fara Frontiere, created the Remesh workshop that does exactly that, aiming to avoid the waste of reusable resources and to support disadvantaged women who face barriers to employment.

Thanks to these talented women, advertising banners that were never meant to be reused are now given a second life and even go online via the Remesh website.

The website is not only a showcase and marketplace for unique upcycled pieces, it’s also helping work integration workers build basic digital skills – bringing them closer to the labour market.

Read the full story of AFF’s digitalisation. 🔗 https://buff.ly/vmfqSvH

29/07/2026

We’re happy to share a result from our latest member satisfaction survey that means a great deal to us.

Our social enterprise members rated their direct exchanges with the RREUSE team an average of 4.7 out of 5. 💚

These conversations or email exchanges can be very down-to-earth: understanding a new EU rule, checking how others have handled a similar situation, or exploring options for a next step. The focus is always on what each organisation is dealing with in practice.

Through this result, members are telling us that this kind of support makes a real difference to their work. And as we look ahead, we will continue to make time for these one-to-one exchanges, because they are a core part of what makes RREUSE membership valuable.

27/07/2026

The RREUSE team has found its autumn destination – Zagreb it is! 🗓️

We’re happy to announce that our 25th anniversary conference will take place in Croatia, co-organised with our local member Humana Nova, a fantastic example of the social and circular economy in motion.

We’ll dive into what’s happening on the ground in Croatia and across Europe, hearing directly from social enterprises working on the ground with very diverse product streams, what’s working, what isn’t, and where there’s room to do better.

We’ll also look at EU initiatives such as the Circular Economy Act and the Social Economy Action Plan, and how EU policies are implemented in national laws. There’s still a lot to learn about where the gaps are, and how “old” and “new” Member States can learn from each other.

Registrations aren’t open yet, but we’ll share more details about the agenda and how to join us soon through our newsletter and social media.

📍 Zagreb, Croatia
📅 20 - 21 October 2026
🔗 https://buff.ly/fC780gh

24/07/2026

Wondering what’s been happening across our network? Here’s a glimpse of what we’ve been working on together. 📬️

Over the past few months, we’ve set our sights on the future with the launch of our 2026–2030 strategy. We’re also getting ready for our next conference in Croatia, hosted together with Humana Nova.

Our latest report on the role of social enterprises in furniture and mattress circularity is out, and as always, we’ve gathered the key social and circular policy updates and shared some of the inspiring work happening among our members.

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