Collective upcycling for social change

france
furniture
mattresses
reuse
sustainable products
from waste to resources
Published on 01 December 2025
Collective upcycling for social change

What did they do?

Stüdio Emmaüs is a collaborative initiative that brings together various textile and furniture upcycling projects from different Emmaüs workshops across France. Its primary goal is to repurpose abandoned materials while simultaneously creating job opportunities for individuals at risk of social exclusion.

By collaborating, the workshops within Stüdio Emmaüs can combine their expertise, share valuable experiences, and tackle a wider array of ambitious upcycling projects. This collective approach enhances their capabilities and serves as a model for how social enterprises can unite to promote an inclusive and environmentally sustainable transition.

This is one of the case studies featured in our project on Social Enterprises’ Role in Furniture and Mattresses’ Circularity.

Discover more on Stüdio Emmaüs: www.studio-emmaus.org

Picture credits: Stüdio Emmaüs

Involved organisations

Emmaüs France
Emmaüs France
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