About RREUSE
Members
Austria
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Verein RepaNet
c/o ARGE MĂĽllvermeidungDreihackengasse 1
8020 Graz
AustriaThe RepaNet Network was founded in 2004 and is a social enterprises’ network providing employment for people with difficulties in the regular labour market, such as the disabled, poorly qualified, elderly and the long-term unemployed. The development of re-use and repair networks are RepaNet’s main activity and it has also carried out projects in trash-design, collection and re-use of IT equipment and the most successful mobile phones’ collection campaign ever. The technical method for increasing the energy efficiency of old washing machines and dishwashers (tuning of washing machines) was awarded with the national Energy Globe Award 2008 and the Austrian Award for Climate Protection 2009. RepaNet is now recognised as a best practice example for waste prevention and has expanded to the rest of Austria and even Slovakia.
Number of FTE staff employed: 396/n
Number of active members in network: 11
Verein RepaNet
The RepaNet Network was founded in 2004 and is a social enterprises’ network providing employment for people with difficulties in the regular labour market, such as the disabled, poorly qualified, elderly and the long-term unemployed. The development of re-use and repair networks are RepaNet’s main activity and it has also carried out projects in trash-design, collection and re-use of IT equipment and the most successful mobile phones’ collection campaign ever. The technical method for increasing the energy efficiency of old washing machines and dishwashers (tuning of washing machines) was awarded with the national Energy Globe Award 2008 and the Austrian Award for Climate Protection 2009. RepaNet is now recognised as a best practice example for waste prevention and has expanded to the rest of Austria and even Slovakia.
Number of FTE staff employed: 396/n
Number of active members in network: 11Homepage: http://www.repanet.at
Belgium
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KOMOSIE vzw
Uitbreidingstraat 470
B-2600 Berchem
BelgiumTel: +32 (0)3 281 03 30
Fax: +32 (0)3 281 73 30
Komosie is the umbrella for re-use centres in the Flemish region of Belgium. The federation’s objective is to link social economy enterprises, the activities of which bring ecological added value to its communities. It supports them in developing a professional approach to protect the environment and create job opportunities for people excluded from the labour market. Komosie has developed useful projects such as the REVISIE standard for second-hand equipment and the Energy Cutters project to raise awareness on simple, energy-saving household interventions. It is also recognised for the performance of its recycling centres & shops selling high-quality second-hand goods at affordable prices.
Number of FTE staff employed: 3,312
Number of active members in network: 60
KOMOSIE vzw
Komosie is the umbrella for re-use centres in the Flemish region of Belgium. The federation’s objective is to link social economy enterprises, the activities of which bring ecological added value to its communities. It supports them in developing a professional approach to protect the environment and create job opportunities for people excluded from the labour market. Komosie has developed useful projects such as the REVISIE standard for second-hand equipment and the Energy Cutters project to raise awareness on simple, energy-saving household interventions. It is also recognised for the performance of its recycling centres & shops selling high-quality second-hand goods at affordable prices.
Number of FTE staff employed: 3,312
Number of active members in network: 60Homepage: http://www.komosie.be
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RESSOURCES
Av. Cardinal Mercier 53
B-5000 Naumur
BelgiumTel: +32 81 71 15 81
Fax: +32 81 71 72 43
Formally constituted in 1999, the Res-sources network federates all the social economy actors in the Walloon and Brussels-Capital regions of Belgium, which collect, sort, repair, recycle and resell products at the end of their lifetime. The network aims at bringing together enterprises by activity sectors and geographical areas, by developing common projects and campaigns. Res-sources has developed activities in waste prevention and recycling, including textiles, electrical and electronic equipment, furniture, metals, wood, paper & cardboard, books, cork, plastics, cartridges, cycles and bio-waste.
Number of FTE staff employed: 900
Number of active members in network: 65
RESSOURCES
Formally constituted in 1999, the Res-sources network federates all the social economy actors in the Walloon and Brussels-Capital regions of Belgium, which collect, sort, repair, recycle and resell products at the end of their lifetime. The network aims at bringing together enterprises by activity sectors and geographical areas, by developing common projects and campaigns. Res-sources has developed activities in waste prevention and recycling, including textiles, electrical and electronic equipment, furniture, metals, wood, paper & cardboard, books, cork, plastics, cartridges, cycles and bio-waste.
Number of FTE staff employed: 900
Number of active members in network: 65Homepage: http://www.res-sources.be
Finland
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NetSer
PL 132
FI-20781 Kaarina
FinlandChairman Mr. Pentti Kallio
+35 8 50 50 52 789
pentti.kallio@ekokaarina.netInternational Affairs Mr. Harri Niukkanen
+35 8 44 51 53 349
harri.niukkanen@netser.fiNetSer is a network of social economy enterprises offering, among other things, re-use and recycling services for producers and importers of electronic and electrical waste, along with bus dismantling and spare parts re-use services, laundry hire and composting of food waste. The network gives emphasis to the repairing and re-use of appliances instead of just dismantling and recycling. Electronic products’ ranges include TV sets, computers and monitors, photocopiers, fax machines, printers, refrigerators, freezers and washing machines. The members of NetSer offer job opportunities to groups at risk including the long-term unemployed and disabled people.
Number of FTE staff employed: 400
Number of active members in network: 12
NetSer
NetSer is a network of social economy enterprises offering, among other things, re-use and recycling services for producers and importers of electronic and electrical waste, along with bus dismantling and spare parts re-use services, laundry hire and composting of food waste. The network gives emphasis to the repairing and re-use of appliances instead of just dismantling and recycling. Electronic products’ ranges include TV sets, computers and monitors, photocopiers, fax machines, printers, refrigerators, freezers and washing machines. The members of NetSer offer job opportunities to groups at risk including the long-term unemployed and disabled people.
Number of FTE staff employed: 400
Number of active members in network: 12Homepage: http://www.netser.fi
France
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EmmaĂĽs France
47 Avenue de la Resistance
93100 Montreuil
FranceTel: +33 1 41 58 25 00
Fax: +33 1 48 57 45 95
EmmaĂĽs France is one of the most famous social networks in Europe. The EmmaĂĽs movement was created in 1949, when people from opposing social and economic positions decided to join forces and create an original and unique solidarity movement to fight poverty and minimise the effects of exclusion. Since 2003, EmmaĂĽs France has organised itself around three main areas: Communities, social action and housing, and professional inclusion within social economy organisations. Textiles, furniture and Electrical and Electronic Equipment are the product streams in which EmmaĂĽs operates. Linked networks include EmmaĂĽs International and EmmaĂĽs Europe, which also work closely with RREUSE.
Number of FTE staff employed: 4,100
Number of active members in network: 262
EmmaĂĽs France
EmmaĂĽs France is one of the most famous social networks in Europe. The EmmaĂĽs movement was created in 1949, when people from opposing social and economic positions decided to join forces and create an original and unique solidarity movement to fight poverty and minimise the effects of exclusion. Since 2003, EmmaĂĽs France has organised itself around three main areas: Communities, social action and housing, and professional inclusion within social economy organisations. Textiles, furniture and Electrical and Electronic Equipment are the product streams in which EmmaĂĽs operates. Linked networks include EmmaĂĽs International and EmmaĂĽs Europe, which also work closely with RREUSE.
Number of FTE staff employed: 4,100
Number of active members in network: 262Homepage: http://www.emmaus-france.org
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Fédération ENVIE
32 rue Delizy
93500 Pantin
FranceTel: +33 (0) 148 13 90 00
Fax: +33 (0) 148 13 90 01
Since 1984, Envie, the Federation of social inclusion enterprises, has helped marginalised groups back to work through an economic activity which specialises in the collection, repair and sale (with a guarantee) of second-hand electric and electronic appliances. The organisation contributes to environmental protection and preservation of resources through the re-use and recycling of WEEE. Goods are sold at affordable prices to households in need in 50 shops around France. The Envie concept has been successfully exported to the UK, Germany and Belgium where it has brought its know-how to local organisations.
Number of FTE staff employed: 913
Number of active members in network: 47
Fédération ENVIE
Since 1984, Envie, the Federation of social inclusion enterprises, has helped marginalised groups back to work through an economic activity which specialises in the collection, repair and sale (with a guarantee) of second-hand electric and electronic appliances. The organisation contributes to environmental protection and preservation of resources through the re-use and recycling of WEEE. Goods are sold at affordable prices to households in need in 50 shops around France. The Envie concept has been successfully exported to the UK, Germany and Belgium where it has brought its know-how to local organisations.
Number of FTE staff employed: 913
Number of active members in network: 47Homepage: http://www.envie.org
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RĂ©seau des Ressourceries
11 bis rue de la Garonne
59000 Lille
FranceTel: +33 3 20 07 01 16
Fax: +33 3 20 07 54 87
Created in 2000, The Ressourceries network is a French pool of social enterprises working in the re-use sector. Each member brings proximity services to its local community. All services are planned in collaboration with the local authorities and consist of waste collection, waste re-use processes, low-cost re-used goods retailing, waste prevention and awareness-raising actions. The network has developed a sustainable development plan to communicate and promote re-use, inform and help project holders and share skills and know-how. They also contributed to initiate a major awareness-raising event in France called the Week of Waste Reduction that has evolved into a European Week of Waste Reduction.
Number of FTE staff employed: 607
Number of active members in network: 50
RĂ©seau des Ressourceries
Created in 2000, The Ressourceries network is a French pool of social enterprises working in the re-use sector. Each member brings proximity services to its local community. All services are planned in collaboration with the local authorities and consist of waste collection, waste re-use processes, low-cost re-used goods retailing, waste prevention and awareness-raising actions. The network has developed a sustainable development plan to communicate and promote re-use, inform and help project holders and share skills and know-how. They also contributed to initiate a major awareness-raising event in France called the Week of Waste Reduction that has evolved into a European Week of Waste Reduction.
Number of FTE staff employed: 607
Number of active members in network: 50Homepage: http://www.ressourcerie.fr
Germany
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BAG Arbeit
BrunnenstraĂźe 181
D-10119 Berlin
GermanyTel: +49 30 28 30 58 0
Fax: +49 30 28 30 58 20
Bag Arbeit was founded in 1989 and is the German federal association of employment and training enterprises, based in Berlin. The network represents and provides services for social enterprises which are active in all sectors of the social economy. The organisation develops and implements employment and training projects for the long-term unemployed, young people with low qualifications, the disabled, ex-offenders, refugees and women returning to work. Several members of Bag Arbeit are especially active in re-use, repair and recycling activities. The network is also involved in international EU-funded projects and has developed links with research centres and universities.
Number of FTE staff employed: 2,000
Number of active members in network: 400
BAG Arbeit
Bag Arbeit was founded in 1989 and is the German federal association of employment and training enterprises, based in Berlin. The network represents and provides services for social enterprises which are active in all sectors of the social economy. The organisation develops and implements employment and training projects for the long-term unemployed, young people with low qualifications, the disabled, ex-offenders, refugees and women returning to work. Several members of Bag Arbeit are especially active in re-use, repair and recycling activities. The network is also involved in international EU-funded projects and has developed links with research centres and universities.
Number of FTE staff employed: 2,000
Number of active members in network: 400Homepage: http://www.bagarbeit.de
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Organization ReUse-Computer e.V.
Hermannstr. 47
D-12049 Berlin
GermanyTel: +49 (0)30-314-260 56
Fax: +49 (0)30-690-047 63
Climate change is no longer an ecological threat in theory but in reality, which is noticeable worldwide. With respect to this fact the members of ReUse-Computer association contribute to new strategies for sustainable community development. ReUse-Computer fosters an adjusted sustainable community development which incorporates mutual cooperation between social enterprises and market oriented enterprises, including qualification and job creation for long-term unemployed people. ReUse-Computer association cooperates with different enterprises (social and market oriented), NGO and Civil Society Organisations at a local, national and European level.
Number of FTE staff employed: 0 (Volunteers only)
Number of active members in network: 26
Organization ReUse-Computer e.V.
Climate change is no longer an ecological threat in theory but in reality, which is noticeable worldwide. With respect to this fact the members of ReUse-Computer association contribute to new strategies for sustainable community development. ReUse-Computer fosters an adjusted sustainable community development which incorporates mutual cooperation between social enterprises and market oriented enterprises, including qualification and job creation for long-term unemployed people. ReUse-Computer association cooperates with different enterprises (social and market oriented), NGO and Civil Society Organisations at a local, national and European level.
Number of FTE staff employed: 0 (Volunteers only)
Number of active members in network: 26Homepage: http://www.ReUse-Computer.org
Great Britain
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Association of Charity Shops
14 Upper Woburn Place
London, WC1H OAE
Great BritainTel: +44 (0) 20 7255 4470
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7255 4475
The Association of Charity Shops was established in 1999 and is a non-for-profit organisation. It provides leadership and support for charity retailing in the U.K. and is the only organisation dedicated to and representing charity retail. By pooling expertise and joining forces to promote common interests, the association helps members to operate their shops as effectively as possible. Its main work includes lobbying and public relations on behalf of its members, promotion of best practices, helping to increase public support, research, market analysis, training and active discussion forums.
Number of FTE staff employed: 10,000
Number of active members in network: 6,700 charity shops
Association of Charity Shops
The Association of Charity Shops was established in 1999 and is a non-for-profit organisation. It provides leadership and support for charity retailing in the U.K. and is the only organisation dedicated to and representing charity retail. By pooling expertise and joining forces to promote common interests, the association helps members to operate their shops as effectively as possible. Its main work includes lobbying and public relations on behalf of its members, promotion of best practices, helping to increase public support, research, market analysis, training and active discussion forums.
Number of FTE staff employed: 10,000
Number of active members in network: 6,700 charity shopsHomepage: http://www.charityshops.org.uk
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Community Composting Network
67 Alexandra Road
Sheffield, S2 3EE
Great BritainTel: +44 114 2580 483
Based in Sheffield, England, The Community Composting National Network supports and promotes the community management and use of waste bio-degradable resources. It is self-managed by an elected committee of members. The main aims of the network are to provide information and support to new and existing community composting projects, to represent the needs of community composters to European, National, Regional and Local Governments and to provide a consultancy service for members who need more than just information.
Number of FTE staff employed: Approx 740
Number of active members in network: 213
Community Composting Network
Based in Sheffield, England, The Community Composting National Network supports and promotes the community management and use of waste bio-degradable resources. It is self-managed by an elected committee of members. The main aims of the network are to provide information and support to new and existing community composting projects, to represent the needs of community composters to European, National, Regional and Local Governments and to provide a consultancy service for members who need more than just information.
Number of FTE staff employed: Approx 740
Number of active members in network: 213Homepage: http://www.communitycompost.org
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Community Recycling Network UK
57 Prince Street
Bristol, BS1 4QH
Great BritainTel: +44 117 942 0142
Fax: +44 117 934 9944
The Community Recycling Network UK is the British national voice for community-based recycling and waste reduction. It promotes community-based sustainable waste management as a practical and effective way of tackling the UK's growing waste problem, as well as helping build the social economy through providing jobs and training for long-term unemployed and people with special needs. The majority of members are involved in not-for-profit, community-based waste minimisation, re-use and recycling schemes, which range from one-person village operations to city kerbside collection services.
Number of FTE staff employed: 4,600
Number of active members in network: 175
Community Recycling Network UK
The Community Recycling Network UK is the British national voice for community-based recycling and waste reduction. It promotes community-based sustainable waste management as a practical and effective way of tackling the UK's growing waste problem, as well as helping build the social economy through providing jobs and training for long-term unemployed and people with special needs. The majority of members are involved in not-for-profit, community-based waste minimisation, re-use and recycling schemes, which range from one-person village operations to city kerbside collection services.
Number of FTE staff employed: 4,600
Number of active members in network: 175Homepage: http://www.crn.org.uk
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Community Recycling Network for Scotland
Suite 62
Stirling Business Centre
Wellgreen Place
Stirling, FK8 2DZ
Great BritainTel: +44 (0) 1786 469002
Fax: +44 (0) 1786 473580
The CRNS is the network of community recycling organisations in Scotland. It provides information, advice and support to both existing and emerging community recyclers. The organisation aims to build a stronger community recycling sector in Scotland which can create real social, environmental and economic benefit within the local communities. The work of CRNS covers an array of different activities including recycling, re-use, refurbishment, reprocessing, remanufacturing, community and home composting, waste prevention, waste education and awareness-raising.
Number of FTE staff employed: 1,166
Number of active members in network: 129
Community Recycling Network for Scotland
The CRNS is the network of community recycling organisations in Scotland. It provides information, advice and support to both existing and emerging community recyclers. The organisation aims to build a stronger community recycling sector in Scotland which can create real social, environmental and economic benefit within the local communities. The work of CRNS covers an array of different activities including recycling, re-use, refurbishment, reprocessing, remanufacturing, community and home composting, waste prevention, waste education and awareness-raising.
Number of FTE staff employed: 1,166
Number of active members in network: 129Homepage: http://www.crns.org.uk
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CYLCH
Wales Community Recycling Network113 Cathedral Road
Cardiff, CF11 9PH
Great BritainTel: +44 (0) 29 2064 9750
Fax: +44 (0) 29 2066 5910
The Wales Community Recycling Network, Cylch, is the only umbrella organisation in Wales that lobbies and supports non-for-profit, community based recycling organisations. Cylch member activities include furniture re-use, kerbside recycling, community composting and waste minimisation. All members of the organisation offer direct community benefits mainly derived from employment and training. Cylch also undertakes strategic development work to help put practical sustainable waste management solutions in place and secure the future of community recycling in Wales.
Number of FTE staff employed: 809
Number of active members in network: 65
CYLCH
The Wales Community Recycling Network, Cylch, is the only umbrella organisation in Wales that lobbies and supports non-for-profit, community based recycling organisations. Cylch member activities include furniture re-use, kerbside recycling, community composting and waste minimisation. All members of the organisation offer direct community benefits mainly derived from employment and training. Cylch also undertakes strategic development work to help put practical sustainable waste management solutions in place and secure the future of community recycling in Wales.
Number of FTE staff employed: 809
Number of active members in network: 65Homepage: http://www.cylch.org
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Furniture Re-use Network
48-54 West Street, St. Philips
Bristol, BS2 0BL
Great BritainTel: +44 11 79 54 35 71
Fax: +44 11 79 54 35 70
The Furniture Re-use Network is the national network which supports, assists and develops charitable re-use organisations across the U.K. FRN does this to reduce poverty by helping households in need to access furniture, electronic equipment and other household items at affordable prices. In addition, FRN supports re-use organisations in providing training and work placement opportunities for people who are socially excluded. The member organisations vary in size from small local charities to large social enterprises and some of these are attached to housing associations and councils for voluntary service. FRN recently succeeded in developing a British Re-use Standard for authorised re-use centres.
Number of FTE staff employed: 3,800
Number of active members in network: 350
Furniture Re-use Network
The Furniture Re-use Network is the national network which supports, assists and develops charitable re-use organisations across the U.K. FRN does this to reduce poverty by helping households in need to access furniture, electronic equipment and other household items at affordable prices. In addition, FRN supports re-use organisations in providing training and work placement opportunities for people who are socially excluded. The member organisations vary in size from small local charities to large social enterprises and some of these are attached to housing associations and councils for voluntary service. FRN recently succeeded in developing a British Re-use Standard for authorised re-use centres.
Number of FTE staff employed: 3,800
Number of active members in network: 350Homepage: http://www.frn.org.uk
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London Community Resource Network
The Grayston Centre
28 Charles Square
London, N1 6HT
Great BritainTel: 020 7324 4690
Fax: 020 7324 4700
The London Community Resource Network is advocating for a city where communities, enterprises and the public manage their resources in a sustainable way. LCRN possesses a wealth of knowledge and experience in efficient waste management in the community sector, delivering services that reach hundreds of thousands of Londoners. The network includes charities, social enterprises, community organisations, private companies, local authorities, environmental professionals and determined citizens who tackle waste by providing resource-efficient solutions.
Number of FTE staff employed: approx 630
Number of active members in network: 90
London Community Resource Network
The London Community Resource Network is advocating for a city where communities, enterprises and the public manage their resources in a sustainable way. LCRN possesses a wealth of knowledge and experience in efficient waste management in the community sector, delivering services that reach hundreds of thousands of Londoners. The network includes charities, social enterprises, community organisations, private companies, local authorities, environmental professionals and determined citizens who tackle waste by providing resource-efficient solutions.
Number of FTE staff employed: approx 630
Number of active members in network: 90Homepage: http://www.lcrn.org.uk
Ireland
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Rehab Recycle
77 Broomhill Road
Tallaght
Dublin 24
IrelandTel: +353 (0) 145 281 19
Fax: +353 (0) 145 281 23
Rehab Recycle was established in 1984, primarily to create employment opportunities for people with disabilities. The organisation has since grown to become an Irish success story and a major force in Ireland’s recycling industry, with facilities in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Navan and even in Eindhoven in the Netherlands. Rehab Recycle covers many waste streams including the collection, sorting and processing of glass, WEEE, paper, expanded polystyrene, mobile phones, aluminium cans and computer components. Rehab Recycle joined the RREUSE network in June 2009.
Number of FTE staff employed: 160
Number of active members in network: 7
Rehab Recycle
Rehab Recycle was established in 1984, primarily to create employment opportunities for people with disabilities. The organisation has since grown to become an Irish success story and a major force in Ireland’s recycling industry, with facilities in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Navan and even in Eindhoven in the Netherlands. Rehab Recycle covers many waste streams including the collection, sorting and processing of glass, WEEE, paper, expanded polystyrene, mobile phones, aluminium cans and computer components. Rehab Recycle joined the RREUSE network in June 2009.
Number of FTE staff employed: 160
Number of active members in network: 7Homepage: http://www.rehabrecycle.ie
The Netherlands
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BKN Branchevereniging
Kringloopbedrijven NederlandKroonpark 2
NL-6831 GV Arnhem
The NetherlandsTel: +31 26 35 14 01 4
Fax: +31 26 38 92 79 6
BKN (branchevereniging kringloopbedrijven Nederland) was founded in 1995 as a representative and main association of the Dutch non-profit re-use sector. BKN has two main aims: to represent the sector at regional and national level towards ministries and government and to develop tools and instruments to professionalise the sector. BKN was a founding member of RREUSE and provided other members with an exemplary model to replicate. BKN members aim to reduce waste through re-use and recycling while creating employment and better opportunities in the labour market for people at risk.
Number of FTE staff employed: Approx 2,500-3,500
Number of active members in network: 230 shops and 58 re-use centres
BKN Branchevereniging
BKN (branchevereniging kringloopbedrijven Nederland) was founded in 1995 as a representative and main association of the Dutch non-profit re-use sector. BKN has two main aims: to represent the sector at regional and national level towards ministries and government and to develop tools and instruments to professionalise the sector. BKN was a founding member of RREUSE and provided other members with an exemplary model to replicate. BKN members aim to reduce waste through re-use and recycling while creating employment and better opportunities in the labour market for people at risk.
Number of FTE staff employed: Approx 2,500-3,500
Number of active members in network: 230 shops and 58 re-use centresHomepage: http://www.kringloopwinkels.nl
Spain
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Asociacion Espanola de Recuperadores de Economia Social y Solidaria AERESS
c/Eguilaz, 6.
Bajo izquierda.
28010 Madrid
SpainTel: +34 68 862 13 15
Tel: +34 91 591 23 36
Fax: +34 91 446 87 72
The Asociacion de Recuperadores de Economia Social y Solidaria (AERESS) based in Madrid was founded in 1994 and consists of a national network of local organisations across the whole of Spain which share the same objectives of environmental protection and social inclusion. They also work on awareness-raising and develop campaigns focusing on environmental aspects of waste reduction, re-use and recycling. They collect, repair and sell products and materials within the municipal waste stream. They cover many different product groups such as Electrical and Electronic Equipment, textiles, bulky waste and bio-waste.
Number of FTE staff employed: approx 1,632
Number of active members in network: 31
Asociacion Espanola de Recuperadores de Economia Social y Solidaria AERESS
The Asociacion de Recuperadores de Economia Social y Solidaria (AERESS) based in Madrid was founded in 1994 and consists of a national network of local organisations across the whole of Spain which share the same objectives of environmental protection and social inclusion. They also work on awareness-raising and develop campaigns focusing on environmental aspects of waste reduction, re-use and recycling. They collect, repair and sell products and materials within the municipal waste stream. They cover many different product groups such as Electrical and Electronic Equipment, textiles, bulky waste and bio-waste.
Number of FTE staff employed: approx 1,632
Number of active members in network: 31Homepage: http://www.aeress.org
Greece
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Oikologiki Etaireia Anakyklosis
Ecological Recycling SocietyMamai 3
10440 Athens
GreeceTel: +30 210 82 24 48 1
Fax: +30 210 82 24 48 1
Oikologiki Etaireia Anakyklosis is a non-profit organisation for the promotion of re-use, recycling and waste reduction in Greece, through educational programmes in schools, publications (books and quarterly magazines) and information / awareness-raising programmes and campaigns. The organisation is especially active in the public debate in Greece around waste prevention issues. Among its recent initiatives are a home-composting project and awareness campaign and the “Klimax Plus” project, which offers working opportunities to people with psychosocial disadvantages including ex-substance mis-users and mentally ill individuals as well as the homeless, refugees and settlers.
Number of FTE staff employed: 7
Number of active members in network: 1
Oikologiki Etaireia Anakyklosis
Oikologiki Etaireia Anakyklosis is a non-profit organisation for the promotion of re-use, recycling and waste reduction in Greece, through educational programmes in schools, publications (books and quarterly magazines) and information / awareness-raising programmes and campaigns. The organisation is especially active in the public debate in Greece around waste prevention issues. Among its recent initiatives are a home-composting project and awareness campaign and the “Klimax Plus” project, which offers working opportunities to people with psychosocial disadvantages including ex-substance mis-users and mentally ill individuals as well as the homeless, refugees and settlers.
Number of FTE staff employed: 7
Number of active members in network: 1Homepage: http://www.ecorec.gr
