RREUSE - Reuse and Recycling European Union Social Enterprises

RREUSE is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Project and Policy Officer to join our great team. This role is a fantastic opportunity for an early-career professional to engage with a dynamic sector, representing our social and circular enterprise community while fostering its development. If you, or someone you know, is interested, visit our website for more information on the role and details on how to apply. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dJfHvaED #Jobs #Brussels #EUJobs #PolicyJobs #Hiring #PolicyOfficer

Can demolition and dismantling activities help build a better future? 🌍 Baukarussell is paving the way in Austria by facilitating partnerships between social enterprises and construction companies through its innovative social urban mining initiative. As one key social enterprise partner, Job-TransFair gemeinnützige GmbH carries out the careful manual dismantling of buildings. This process not only ensures that reusable materials are kept in a closed loop but also provides transit workers with invaluable skills, preparing them to integrate into the traditional labour market. 🎥 Curious to learn more? Check out the BuySocCirc project case study video created by Re-Use Austria to see this initiative in action! #WeBuySocialEU #CircularEconomy #SocialEnterprises #SocialAndCircular #Partnerships

Thank you to Ecotextile News for the opportunity to discuss the used and waste textile crisis and its impact on social enterprises! 🚨 Fast fashion has filled the market with low-quality clothes made from fossil fuels at an alarming rate. The current systems cannot keep up, leaving operators with reusable items they cannot sell or store indefinitely. Social enterprises face the biggest challenges. As mission-driven organisations, they operate with unique constraints. Unlike private companies, their profits are reinvested into their social and environmental goals, focusing on job creation over competitiveness. 📨 Together with ACR+ | Association of Cities and Regions for sustainable Resource management and Zero Waste Europe we sent an open letter to EU and national policymakers, urging them to unlock emergency funding that aligns with the waste hierarchy, prioritising local and regional reuse efforts. This support is crucial for bridging the gap until Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) systems are operational. You can find the open letter in the comments below. 👇

B2B partnerships empower social enterprises to scale their impact—and that’s what our BuySocCirc project is all about! 👇 This EU-funded initiative explores how collaboration between businesses and social enterprises can extend product lifespans, create inclusive jobs, and drive a fairer, greener economy. 🔄 In France, ecosystem, the national Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO), closely collaborates with Fédération Envie to tackle electrical and electronic waste. Ecosystem allocates a quota of discarded appliances, and with the invaluable skills of Envie’s trained insertion employees, these items are expertly repaired and given a new lease on life before finding new owners.  Curious to see how this collaboration unfolds? Watch our case study video! 🎥 #WeBuySocialEU #CircularEconomy #SocialEnterprises #SocialAndCircular #Partnerships

How can social enterprises and private companies collaborate to foster a local, social & circular economy? 🔄 In Belgium, Ateljee Kringwinkel and BSH Group have joined forces to give discarded household appliances a second life. BSH provides returned appliances by customers to Ateljee, where trained insertion employees repair and refurbish them. 🛠️ These items are then sold at affordable prices through Ateljee VZW’s shops, reducing waste and making quality appliances accessible to more people. Not only does this collaboration help extend the lifespan of electrical and electronic equipment, but it also empowers social enterprises by creating inclusive job opportunities focused on reuse. ⬇️ Watch the story and explore more case study videos from the "Buying Social and Circular" project. #SocialAndCircular #SecondHandFirst #WeBuySocialEU #SocialEntreprise #CircularEconomy

RREUSE 2024 wrapped is officially out! 💫 📆 As this fruitful year comes to an end, we decided to come back to some numbers and outcomes that we are particularly proud of. 💪 "It's a wrap", but there is still a lot to be done! We'll continue advocating for social and circular economy in 2025. Thanks for the support received in 2024, and we hope to continue thriving together in 2025! #SocialandCircular #SocialEconomy #CircularEconomy #SecondhandFirst #2024wrapped

How can social enterprises and private companies co-create a local, social & circular economy? Meet Humana Nova, a social cooperative based in Zagreb, Croatia, which has partnered with Regeneracija, a local company devoted to transforming textile waste into insulation felt. 👉 Here's how it works: Humana Nova collects locally sourced textile waste and hands it to Regeneracija. They process this waste into high-quality felt, which then returns to Humana Nova, where it's packed by workers with disabilities or from marginalised groups. With around 200 B2B partnerships and 52 employees, of which 30 are individuals with disabilities, Humana Nova exemplifies the transformative power of partnerships between social enterprises and private companies to foster sustainable practices and labour inclusion. 🔄 Curious to learn more? Check out their story and the entire BuySocCirc project video playlist! 🎥 https://lnkd.in/epvaBn7a #CircularEconomy #SocialEnterprise #SocialandCircular #SocialEconomy #WeBuySocialEU #Partnerships

RREUSE has reached a significant milestone - we now have 6000 followers on LinkedIn! 🚀 That's 6000 individuals who are joining us on our journey toward a Europe that embraces a social and circular economy. Your support is invaluable as we strive to empower social enterprises and advocate for sustainable practices. 💚 A heartfelt thank you to each and every one of you, whether you're a longtime follower or just joined us! #socialandcircular #socialeconomy #circulareconomy #secondhandfirst

RREUSE is looking for a Project and Policy Officer to join our team in Brussels! 📌 About the role: You'll take part in a circular textile-oriented Horizon2020 project, tackle key policy areas, such as the Ecodesign and Textile Labeling Regulations, and represent RREUSE at conferences and workshops across Europe. It’s a dynamic role perfect for an early-career professional. 👩💻 What we’re looking for: - Academic knowledge or practical experience in EU affairs, textile industry and/or circular economy; - Experience in project management or coordination linked to EU-funded projects; - Excellent English skills (French or other EU languages are a plus); - A collaborative spirit and strong communication skills. 💼 What we offer: - A permanent contract with a competitive benefits package; - A chance to work at the forefront of social and circular innovation; - A flexible work setup and a great team in the heart of Brussels. We look forward to hearing from you! 📆 Apply by 5 January 2025 More details and the application process can be found on our website 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dJfHvaED #jobs #Brussels #EUjobs #policyjobs #hiring #policyofficer

How can social enterprises and private companies work together? 🎥 Discover an inspiring example from our Buy Social and Circular project in this 4-minute video! In Vicenza, Italy, Insieme cooperativa sociale teamed up with SIGGI GROUP SPA to give new life to used work uniforms from the White Cross Emergency Services. The result? Unique upcycled products made from old uniforms handed back to White Cross volunteers as meaningful keepsakes – perhaps even crafted from their own uniforms! 👷♀️ This initiative is part of Insieme's "New is Over" campaign, fighting textile waste and fast fashion, promoting second-hand and high-quality upcycling. 📲  Follow their journey on Instagram (links in the comments). ⬇️ Watch the story and explore more case study videos from the project #socialenterprise #partnerships #circulareconomy #socialandcircular #buysocial