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#Circulareconomy is built from the ground up. One example comes from Northern Ireland, where our member Northern Ireland Resources Network (NIRN) facilitated a collaborative skill-sharing project between Repair & Share Foyle (R&SF) and Tools for Solidarity (TFS). Read more: buff.ly/S4VLNBw

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RREUSE @rreuse.bsky.social · 14h

The registration deadline for our conference in Zagreb is just around the corner. If you’ve been meaning to join us, register by 8 October Agenda and registration form 👉 buff.ly/WgDu0hE

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RREUSE @rreuse.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

In this new blog post, Matthias Neitsch, Managing Director of our member Re-Use Austria and since 2020 President of RREUSE shares the key milestones for RREUSE and the reuse sector as well as his view on the challenges ahead. buff.ly/CAFqjJZ

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RREUSE @rreuse.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Strong ideas and proven solutions already exist. So what’s stopping them from scaling? Our upcoming conference's session 3 will look at the policy, funding and market barriers holding back social and circular enterprises from growing and benefiting more people Join us 👉 buff.ly/WgDu0hE

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RREUSE @rreuse.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The European Semester's Country-Specific Recommendations address jobs, waste, and the circular economy, but still overlook social enterprises. Yet, they are at the intersection of these areas, creating jobs for marginalised people while extending the life of goods Our analysis ➡️ buff.ly/KdiJtj5

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RREUSE @rreuse.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

At our conference in Zagreb, we’ll spend some time on what’s already working on the ground. Our session 2 is built around 15 topics and three rounds of ConverStations, a format that allows more room to talk, ask questions, and hear directly from people doing the work. Join us 👉️ buff.ly/EW9CWBA

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RREUSE @rreuse.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Over 25 years, RREUSE has witnessed many moments that have reshaped what social enterprises can achieve in Europe. The Zagreb flag contract of 2017 is one we don't forget. buff.ly/T7BCJ2u

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RREUSE @rreuse.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

What does the 2026 #EuropeanSemester teach us about the state of the social and circular economies? Our new analysis examines the progress made across EU countries, highlights encouraging policies, and provides recommendations for EU and national policymakers. Read more 👇 buff.ly/OhtYO02

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RREUSE @rreuse.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

A new Horizon Europe project has kicked off at RREUSE! With the aim of tackling furniture waste challenge, #CIRCOLINK will test new circular business models for furniture, look at the skills needed for reuse and refurbishment, and explore what helps these models work in different local contexts. 🛋️

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RREUSE @rreuse.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

"From pioneers to system builders": This first session of our conference will explore how far circular social enterprises have come and will spotlight the sector’s achievements, its evolution, and how EU policy is responding, with a closer look at Croatia. Join us on 20-21 October👉 buff.ly/WgDu0hE

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RREUSE @rreuse.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Working at the intersection of social inclusion and the circular economy, Emmaüs Mundo has built furniture refurbishment and bicycle repair workshops inside detention centres. The results speak for themselves: 8 out of 10 participants in the programmes find employment upon release. buff.ly/ro57MRm

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RREUSE @rreuse.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The #PublicProcurement Act Proposal recently published by the EU Commission says the right things but requires no action. If social and environmental considerations remain voluntary, procurement practices may change little in reality. Read our full take on our website 🔗 buff.ly/o23lVoo

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RREUSE @rreuse.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

What does it take to help an entire sector grow with confidence? Re-Use Deutschland e.V. offers hands-on advisory support and a dedicated certification scheme that gives reuse operators a clear framework for quality and transparency. Read the full story here: www.rreuse.org/our-network/...

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RREUSE @rreuse.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

This October, we are heading to Zagreb for our annual conference to look at what’s worked to support and enable circular social enterprises to thrive, what hasn’t, and what needs to happen next, always with an eye on on-the-ground realities. Feeling ready to act? Sign up ➡️https://buff.ly/6jSP9YE

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RREUSE @rreuse.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Our "Social Enterprises' Role in Furniture and Mattress Circularity" report has been in the spotlight this week Check out p34 in World Furniture magazine, where the report's lead author unpacks Europe’s bulky waste challenge and the role played by social enterprises in tackling it 👉️ buff.ly/PzH7llK

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RREUSE @rreuse.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Registration is open for our international conference in Zagreb from 20 to 21 October! You can already have a look at the draft of the agenda. The programme will keep growing as we confirm more speakers, so stay tuned for updates. To join us in Zagreb, make sure to register 🔗 buff.ly/6jSP9YE

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RREUSE @rreuse.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Two decades of mandatory Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for e-waste have taught us what works and where the EU must do better. Check out our joint recommendations to rewire producer responsibility👉 bit.ly/4y3saO6

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RREUSE @rreuse.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

In 2015, as Austria finalised its Recycling Construction Materials Ordinance, Re-Use Austria seized the moment to get reuse written into the rules, paving the way for the creation of the cooperative BauKarussel, which pioneers "Social Urban Mining" Read the full story 🔗 buff.ly/uz6FHW1

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RREUSE @rreuse.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Public procurement can drive social & environmental change In 2018, Madrid reserved part of its textile collection tender for social enterprises. Recumadrid & Solidança collected ~5,500 tonnes of textiles and created 8 jobs & training opportunities for vulnerable people. 👉 buff.ly/4tdWnfD

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RREUSE @rreuse.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Public procurement sometimes feels a bit abstract, but Circular Communities Scotland turns it into something concrete: the Reuse Consortium, which acts as a bridge between local authorities and social enterprises that supply quality second‑hand goods. Read the full story ➡️ buff.ly/8xOMy8Z

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RREUSE @rreuse.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Zagreb, we’re on our way! This October, we’ll mark 25 years of RREUSE with a special anniversary conference in Croatia, co-organised with our local member Humana Nova. Agenda and registration details are coming soon – for now, just mark your calendar! 🗓️ 🔗 buff.ly/fC780gh

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RREUSE @rreuse.bsky.social · 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. Thank you to our member Insieme for highlighting how RREUSE helps connect members’ daily realities with a shared European vision.

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RREUSE @rreuse.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

When public procurement backs social enterprises, everyone wins. In Ireland, the National Waste Collection Permit Office fitted out its new space with second-hand furniture only, led by our member CRNI, reusing 97 pieces and creating inclusive jobs. Read the full story👉 buff.ly/sZ0zQgs

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RREUSE @rreuse.bsky.social · 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! Help build stronger evidence for better policy and support by taking Eurofound's EU-wide digitalisation survey 👉️ buff.ly/UL37hyu

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RREUSE @rreuse.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

What can be done with discarded branded banners and meshes? With a bit of upcycling magic, they become goods instead of waste. 🌟 In Romania, Ateliere Fără Frontiere upcycles these materials and sells online – creating jobs and skills for women facing barriers to employment. 🔗 buff.ly/vmfqSvH

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RREUSE @rreuse.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

What makes RREUSE membership meaningful is often the practical support behind the scenes: conversations that help members navigate EU rules, compare experiences, and identify next steps. We’re grateful that members value these direct exchanges with our team - and we’ll keep making space for them. 💚

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RREUSE @rreuse.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Join us for our 25th anniversary conference, co-organised with Humana Nova. We will explore social and circular economy best practices, EU initiatives, how they translate into national laws, and where important gaps remain. Registrations coming soon. 🔗 buff.ly/fC780gh

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RREUSE @rreuse.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Wondering what’s been happening across our network? From our new 2026–2030 strategy to our upcoming conference in Croatia, plus fresh insights on social and circular policies, there’s a lot in motion. Don’t miss the next update and subscribe to our newsletter 👉 buff.ly/XaicX4c

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RREUSE @rreuse.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

The Pillar of Social Rights is the EU’s main compass for policies that integrate social inclusion and labour protection. With the European Commission’s latest Communication now out, we took a closer look to see if this compass is still guiding us in the right direction. 👉 buff.ly/8yfrYNo

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RREUSE @rreuse.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Can AI help social enterprises' reuse centres to keep more appliances in use? In Germany, RecyclingBörse is developing an app to support first assessments of donated electrical items, while valuing hands-on know-how and equipping integration workers with crucial digital skills👉 buff.ly/i2QZyD6

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RREUSE @rreuse.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Some meetings make you wonder why they were on your calendar. RREUSE network meetings do the opposite: members rated them 4.8/5 for usefulness. They value coming together to exchange updates, discuss priorities, learn from each other and stay connected. ⏳

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RREUSE @rreuse.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

In Spain, our member AERESS has launched a video game where you step into a reuse centre: sorting, repairing and reusing different types of waste while seeing circularity in action. We love this creative way to teach kids and young people about waste prevention! Try the game 👉 buff.ly/Q2S0dLg

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RREUSE @rreuse.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Often, the best answers come from peers, not search results or webinars. For 25 years, RREUSE has worked hard to foster this spirit of collaboration, knowledge and best-practice sharing. Our Innovation Forum session is one piece of that puzzle: a space where members keep learning from each other. 💡

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RREUSE @rreuse.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Communicating impact is critical, but first things first: how do we gather it? In the Netherlands, BKN’s digital monitoring system tracks 60+ circular social enterprises' environmental, social & economic indicators, making the impact of reuse impossible to ignore. Read the story: buff.ly/DgE8rlg

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RREUSE @rreuse.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

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! 💚

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RREUSE @rreuse.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

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

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RREUSE @rreuse.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

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

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RREUSE @rreuse.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

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

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RREUSE @rreuse.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

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

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RREUSE @rreuse.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

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

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RREUSE @rreuse.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

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.

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RREUSE @rreuse.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

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

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RREUSE @rreuse.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

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

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RREUSE @rreuse.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

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

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RREUSE @rreuse.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

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

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RREUSE @rreuse.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

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

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RREUSE @rreuse.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

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.

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RREUSE @rreuse.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

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

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RREUSE @rreuse.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

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

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RREUSE @rreuse.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

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

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