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Wardrobe Change

Wardrobe Change is a coalition of civil society organisations calling for EU action to stop the textile industry’s destructive impact on our planet’s precious natural resources.

Electronics

ICT: A top horizontal priority in sustainable product policy

This study calls attention to the need for ICT (Information and Communications Technology) products to be prioritised in ESPR (Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation) and Ecodesign by demonstrating significant material impacts in a number of broad product groupings that have...

Electronics

Coolproducts don’t cost the Earth – Briefing

In this report we shine a light on the true cost of planned obsolescence, and provide recommendations to increase the repairability of our everyday products and ensure they last longer.

Electronics

Announcing the Repair and Reuse Declaration

We’re delighted to launch our new Repair and Reuse Declaration to celebrate Repair Day, with a whopping 125 (and counting) groups signed up. The Declaration is supported by more than 100 community repair groups alongside NGOs and businesses like The...

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October 2, 2025

Home appliance repair – it pays off

There are a number of myths surrounding the efficiency of new household appliances: the main one being that because they are new, they must be more energy efficient and therefore better for the planet and our bank accounts.  However, there are some myths to debunk here. Evidence is stacking up that repairing rather than simply […]
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The reuse economy for textiles

How many second-hand and vintage shops does your city have? And how many people are employed locally collecting, sorting, reselling, repairing, and upcycling garments? The textile reuse sector is growing, creating new economic opportunities for local circular businesses, entrepreneurs, and endless space to unleash creativity. Reusing garments is a central part of making textiles circular. […]
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The impact of the reuse economy on workers in the delivery sector

As momentum builds across Europe for systems that prioritise reuse over single-use plastics, it’s vital to ask: who’s carrying the weight of this transition? Break Free From Plastic Europe partnered with Fairwork to explore this question, focusing on the experiences and rights of delivery workers—those on the frontlines of many emerging reuse models. The discussion […]
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March 16, 2025

Drowning in Waste: How Reuse Can Save Us from Packaging Pollution

Every year, millions of tonnes of packaging waste are generated, with figures steadily rising. In 2018 alone, 174 kg of packaging waste was generated per person in Europe. The most recent data from 2019 reveals that paper and cardboard made up the largest share at 32.2 million tonnes, followed by plastic at 15.4 million tonnes […]
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February 22, 2025

WEEE Directive: A Crucial Stepping Stone Towards a Reuse Economy

The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive is a directive in the European Union that aims to reduce the environmental impact of electrical and electronic equipment by promoting sustainable production and consumption.  In the EU, 14.4 million tonnes of electrical & electronic equipment is put on the market, 5 million tonnes of e-waste is […]
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