Who we are

RREUSE is Europe’s largest network of social enterprises active in the circular economy, with a focus on reuse, repair and recycling.

Mission

Our mission is to empower, represent, and support the social and circular enterprise community. We help drive its development through effecting positive change in European policy, facilitating the exchange of best practices, and fostering meaningful partnerships.

Vision

Our vision is an inclusive circular economy based on re-use and repair in solidarity with both people and environment. We believe that this vision is achievable through collaboration and cooperation, and we are committed to doing our part to make it a reality.

Our Work

Drawing on the first-hand experience of our members, RREUSE promotes well-designed EU policies, innovative partnerships and the sharing of best practices that contribute to the development of inclusive and circular business models across Europe and beyond. Coordinated by a Secretariat based in Brussels, we carry out the following actions:

Represent, promote and communicate

about social enterprises active in reuse, repair and recycling.

Advocate for a stronger policy framework at the EU level

 to support the environmental services of social enterprises, including in the EU Circular Economy Action Plan and Social Economy Action Plan.

Form alliances with other EU associations

in order to strengthen collective lobbying efforts and to share knowledge.

Facilitate networking, and the exchange of best practices and information about policy developments at local and national levels

among network members through dedicated member sessions and tailored communication channels.

Gather unique data

on the reuse, repair and recycling sector from our members and produce value-added analysis to showcase our sector’s social, environmental and economic impact.

Take part in international projects

to further develop the reuse, repair, and recycling sector in cooperation with universities, local authorities and research centres on environmental and social issues.

RREUSE supports the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)