The Circular Economy Action Plan estimates that the number of jobs linked to the circular economy in the EU grew by 5% between 2012 and 2018[1]. Yet, there remains gaps in research and in public understanding regarding how the circular economy can provide quality and inclusive jobs. This briefing outlines the value that social economy enterprises bring to the circular economy in terms of job creation, focussing on the upper […]
On the 1st January 2020, Croatia began its six-month presidency of the Council of the European Union, unveiling ambitious plans as part of the rotating presidency which Croatia will hold till 30th June 2020. A strong Europe in a world of challenges, is the slogan of the programme which looks towards ‘A Europe that develops, A Europe that connects, A Europe that protects and an influential Europe.’ Among Croatia’s top […]
• For English version click here • • Para la versión en Castellano hacer clic aquí • • Euskarazko bertsioa lortzeko sakatu honako botoia • 3ème Conférence Internationale sur le Role des Entreprises de l’Economie Sociale et Solidaire dans une Economie Circulaire • Du 6 au 8 Novembre 2019 Berriozar (Pamplona), Espagne RREUSE, le réseau des Entreprises Sociales Européennes impliquées dans les activités de réutilisation, de […]
• For English version click here • • Para la versión en Castellano hacer clic aquí • • Pour la version française, cliquez ici • Erakunde Sozial eta Solidarioek Ekonomia Zirkularrean duten Eginkizunari buruzko Nazioarteko 3. Biltzarra • 2019ko azaroaren 6tik 8ra Berriozar (Iruña) | Espainia RREUSEk (berreskuratzea, berrerabiltzea eta birziklatzea bultzatzen duten erakunde sozialen sare europarra) atseginez gonbidatzen zaitu bere hirugarren urteko biltzarrera, AERESSen (ekonomia sozial […]
• For English version click here • • Euskarazko bertsioa lortzeko sakatu honako botoia • • Pour la version française, cliquez ici • 3ª Conferencia Internacional sobre el Rol de las Entidades Sociales y Solidarias en la Economía Circular • 6 – 8 noviembre 2019 Berriozar (Pamplona)| España RREUSE, la red europea de entidades sociales que promueven la reparación, la reutilización y el reciclaje, se complace […]
Jean-Claude Juncker, the President of the European Commission, will deliver his State of the Union speech on 12 September 2018. RREUSE believes that this year, in line with the Commission’s priorities of jobs and growth, more attention should be given to the circular economy and its potential to foster social inclusion. Overconsumption, our throwaway culture and the lack of incentives to support re-use and repair activities are straining our natural resources. As a […]
1ère Conférence Internationale sur le rôle des entreprises sociales dans une Economie Circulaire: Une histoire de Solidarité, de Résilience, et d’Adaptation 23 – 24 Novembre 2017 Charleroi, Belgique For English version click here Version mise à jour du programme ici (pdf) Speaker profiles ici (pdf) Etendre la durée de vie des produits par la réutilisation et la réparation a un important impact social et environnemental et est […]
Officials from the European Commission department responsible for the Circular Economy Package were given a tour of a Belgian re-use centre in February followed by an exchange of views with the RREUSE network on new waste legislation proposals. Mr. Julius Langendorff, from the Waste Management & Recycling unit of DG Environment, and other colleagues visited the Kringwinkel facility in Vilvorde, Flanders accompanied by representatives of RREUSE. Mr. Langendorff said the […]