Certification for zero waste shops. On the website there is a map of zero waste shops in Catalonia and Balearic Islands where consumers can buy without packaging, and there is a page for shops where...
Developing a blueprint for reuse systems for takeaway and delivery meals, based on pilot projects in Ghent, Leuven, Rotterdam, Berlin, Paris and Barcelona.
Yearly festival (2 times in a row so far) held in a different city each year (#1 Kranj, #2 Maribor). Showcasing the best local reuse, repair, exchange and zero waste practices.
The Right to Repair Directive In 2024, the European Union introduced the Right to Repair Directive, a landmark regulation designed to make repairs and the reuse of products more accessible for both consumers and businesses. The newly approved repair regulations focus on strengthening independent repair services to reduce waste, extend product lifespans and ensure that […]
The long journey towards a deal on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation reached a conclusion on Monday, 4 March 2024. Agreement between negotiators from the Council and the European Parliament during this last Trilogue means the EU now has the foundations for a final text on legislation that will address the growing packaging and packaging waste crisis.
The European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is making its final steps through the legislative process, with a European Parliament plenary vote expected by the end of November 2023. The PPWR has seen many delays over the last two years. It has faced a high level of industry lobby interest with EU […]
Ahead of the proposal of the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste legislation, #WeChooseReuse reiterates the call for reuse and prevention to be at the core of EU packaging legislation. An open letter signed by Rethink Plastic alliance, #WeChooseReuse and latest #WeChooseReuse partner ANEC sends one last strong signal to EU decision-makers that they must […]
ANEC is the European consumer voice in standardisation, with members representing national consumer organisations from across 33 countries. To bring the voice of the consumer to the campaign ANEC has joined #WeChooseReuse as a supporting partner. For consumers to be able to further reduce single-use packaging and single-use consumer products, their access to reuse systems […]