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Textiles

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...

boxes full of eyeglass frames weee
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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A man is repairing a laptop
January 12, 2025

How a reuse economy drives employment in social enterprises

The benefits of prioritising reuse go beyond protecting the planet's resources. Reuse and repair social enterprises also offer ways to address social exclusion and poverty by creating employment opportunities. Social enterprises in reuse and repair are a significant source of employment for people struggling to find jobs, as expanding the lifespan of products is typically […]
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the backside of an open cellphone exposing the electronics inside ready for repair
December 15, 2024

Prepare to repair: EU brings in new legislation to mainstream repair 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 […]
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March 6, 2024

Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation negotiations conclude with compromise deal

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.
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September 28, 2023

#WeChooseReuse partners make a final push for reuse before EU Plenary Vote

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 […]
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