Social economy initiatives

We promote the development of frameworks that bolster and expand the work of social enterprises engaged in reuse, repair, and recycling, as well as all social economy actors. We advocate for the recognition of their contributions to a socially fair and inclusive circular economy, while also improving their access to funding and enhancing their overall potential.

Publications

For a Job-rich and Inclusive Circular Economy - A Social and Circular Outlook 2024 - 2029
For a Job-rich and Inclusive Circular Economy - A Social and Circular Outlook 2024 - 2029
Published on 20 February 2024

Manifesto

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RREUSE
RREUSE's Feedback on Strengthening Social Dialogue in the EU
Published on 26 October 2022

Public consultation

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RREUSE
RREUSE's Feedback on the Call for evidence: Framework Conditions Social Economy
Published on 6 October 2022

Public consultation

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Research

Navigating The Cost-Of-Living Crisis: Impact on the Re-use Sector and Social Enterprises
Navigating The Cost-Of-Living Crisis: Impact on the Re-use Sector and Social Enterprises' response at the frontline
Published on 10 July 2023

Research report

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Blog and news

The European Commission calls on Member States for better policies for social enterprises in the circular economy
The European Commission calls on Member States for better policies for social enterprises in the circular economy
Published on 13 June 2023
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Projects

WISESHIFT
WISESHIFT

WISESHIFT is a four-year Horizon Europe research project aiming to empower Work Integration Social Enterprises (WISEs) as key drivers of inclusive and sustainable socio-economic transitions.

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Buying Social and Circular – Social Enterprises and Private Sector Partnerships - 'BuySocCirc'
Buying Social and Circular – Social Enterprises and Private Sector Partnerships - 'BuySocCirc'

The BuySocCirc project aims to help establish and scale up partnerships between private companies and social enterprises in order to save products and materials from being thrown away prematurely and to create local inclusive jobs.

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The Digital Era of Social Enterprises 'DigiSocCirc'
The Digital Era of Social Enterprises 'DigiSocCirc'

The DigiSocCirc project aims to support, optimise, and accelerate social circular enterprises’ active role into the digital era, furthering their social and environmental impact.

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