Among all the feedback we received in our latest member satisfaction survey, one sentence captured something important about why a European network like RREUSE matters. Thank you to our member Insieme for highlighting how RREUSE helps connect members’ daily realities with a shared European vision.

When public procurement backs social enterprises, everyone wins. In Ireland, the National Waste Collection Permit Office fitted out its new space with second-hand furniture only, led by our member CRNI, reusing 97 pieces and creating inclusive jobs. Read the full story👉 buff.ly/sZ0zQgs

For all the social enterprises for which digitalisation is an important topic, don't miss the opportunity to make your voice heard! Help build stronger evidence for better policy and support by taking Eurofound's EU-wide digitalisation survey 👉️ buff.ly/UL37hyu

What can be done with discarded branded banners and meshes? With a bit of upcycling magic, they become goods instead of waste. 🌟 In Romania, Ateliere Fără Frontiere upcycles these materials and sells online – creating jobs and skills for women facing barriers to employment. 🔗 buff.ly/vmfqSvH

What makes RREUSE membership meaningful is often the practical support behind the scenes: conversations that help members navigate EU rules, compare experiences, and identify next steps. We’re grateful that members value these direct exchanges with our team - and we’ll keep making space for them. 💚

Join us for our 25th anniversary conference, co-organised with Humana Nova. We will explore social and circular economy best practices, EU initiatives, how they translate into national laws, and where important gaps remain. Registrations coming soon. 🔗 buff.ly/fC780gh

Wondering what’s been happening across our network? From our new 2026–2030 strategy to our upcoming conference in Croatia, plus fresh insights on social and circular policies, there’s a lot in motion. Don’t miss the next update and subscribe to our newsletter 👉 buff.ly/XaicX4c

The Pillar of Social Rights is the EU’s main compass for policies that integrate social inclusion and labour protection. With the European Commission’s latest Communication now out, we took a closer look to see if this compass is still guiding us in the right direction. 👉 buff.ly/8yfrYNo

Can AI help social enterprises' reuse centres to keep more appliances in use? In Germany, RecyclingBörse is developing an app to support first assessments of donated electrical items, while valuing hands-on know-how and equipping integration workers with crucial digital skills👉 buff.ly/i2QZyD6

Some meetings make you wonder why they were on your calendar. RREUSE network meetings do the opposite: members rated them 4.8/5 for usefulness. They value coming together to exchange updates, discuss priorities, learn from each other and stay connected. ⏳

In Spain, our member AERESS has launched a video game where you step into a reuse centre: sorting, repairing and reusing different types of waste while seeing circularity in action. We love this creative way to teach kids and young people about waste prevention! Try the game 👉 buff.ly/Q2S0dLg

Often, the best answers come from peers, not search results or webinars. For 25 years, RREUSE has worked hard to foster this spirit of collaboration, knowledge and best-practice sharing. Our Innovation Forum session is one piece of that puzzle: a space where members keep learning from each other. 💡

Communicating impact is critical, but first things first: how do we gather it? In the Netherlands, BKN’s digital monitoring system tracks 60+ circular social enterprises' environmental, social & economic indicators, making the impact of reuse impossible to ignore. Read the story: buff.ly/DgE8rlg

Brussels decisions can feel distant – until they shape your sector. For 25 years, RREUSE has helped members understand EU developments and bring their expertise into policy debates. Results from our satisfaction survey show that we have made strides in helping them navigate EU policy! 💚

Digitalisation is crucial to the social economy. As a social economy actor, you have first-hand insight into the challenges and opportunities it brings. Help build stronger evidence for better policy and support by taking Eurofound's EU-wide digitalisation survey 👉️ buff.ly/UL37hyu #SocialEconomy

Online shopping can power local jobs and put second-hand first. 💚 In Austria, Re-Use Austria’s WIDADO marketplace brings social enterprises together online, strengthening the social and circular sector through collective action. Read the full story: buff.ly/4P5zJu0

For circular social enterprises, digitalisation is not a side topic but a driver of social inclusion and new opportunities to mainstream second-hand. In Finland, our member Kierrätyskeskus’nationwide online shop has opened up new possibilities. More in the full story 👉️ buff.ly/inJXKvI

Our latest satisfaction survey brought some results that make us very proud! 🌟 Our social enterprise members told us that by joining RREUSE, they found what they were looking for and their membership has been beneficial to their organisations. #SocialAndCircular

Second-hand choices have real social, environmental and economic impact. 🔄 Thanks to our member AERESS, you can now calculate and see the on-the-ground benefits you have the power to generate when donating and buying from circular social enterprises! Read the full story 🔗 buff.ly/PU95YrD

RREUSE members see real value in being part of the network. Our latest member satisfaction survey makes that clear. 💚 This heartwarming feedback makes us proud and motivates us to keep going above and beyond to support our members in building a more sustainable and inclusive society.

The next EU budget will shape Europe's future. We join +250 organisations calling on the European Council to: ✔ Preserve ESF+ and ERDF as stand-alone funds ✔ Increase social investment ✔ Protect funding for social inclusion, child poverty, homelessness and youth employment 🔗 buff.ly/vMv4AE6

Ahead of the June European Council, we are joining Civil Society Europe’s open letter calling for a strong EU budget for 2028–2034, backed by adequate new resources. Read the letter: bit.ly/4oDcUUK #EUCivilSociety

They create jobs, cut waste and boost solidarity… and yet, circular social enterprises' impact still flies way too often under the radar. And honestly, that's not okay. RREUSE aims to change that with its "Outreach" pillar, part of its new 2026–2030 strategy. 👉️ buff.ly/pS3ir7J

Social enterprises power a job‑rich, inclusive circular Europe. 💚 The new RREUSE Academy aims to boost capacity, innovation and evidence so they can shape change, not just react to it. Discover our 2026–2030 strategy 👉 buff.ly/ZaWNI1P

After years of working side by side, we’re pleased to share that RREUSE is now a member of Social Economy Europe! We are eager to bring the perspectives of circular social enterprises into the conversation and help shine a brighter light on the social economy. 🔗 buff.ly/5pNGqSx

Lake Bled in Slovenia hosted the “Reuse, Innovation & Green Jobs” conference, co-organised by our member Center Ponovne Uporabe. RREUSE took the stage and shared concrete examples of how reuse drives green and social innovation, from inclusive trainings to public procurement and technology.

Our Community sits at the heart of our new Strategy 2026–2030. Because RREUSE is more than a representative body. We are a platform where social enterprises share knowledge, align strategies and shape joint positions. Want to see how Community fits into the full strategy? 👉 buff.ly/ZaWNI1P

RREUSE participated in the opening of the Reuse & Repair Week in Northern Ireland and Ireland, organised by our member @niresourcesnet.bsky.social This year, they received backing from Community Resources Network Ireland (CRNI), another RREUSE member. ☘️ #rrwni26 #ReuseAndRepairWeek

As RREUSE turns 25, we’re launching our 2026–2030 strategy, setting out a vision in which circular #SocialEnterprises are recognised, reuse and repair are part of daily life, and inclusion is at the core of the #CircularEconomy. Read our strategy👉 buff.ly/pS3ir7J

Social enterprises are proving furniture circularity works: it creates jobs, serves communities and keeps valuable materials in use. Through 14 case studies from across Europe, our report looks at what makes furniture circularity work and what's holding it back ➡️ www.rreuse.org/publications...