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Joint statement on Extended Producer Responsibility for Textiles

In this joint statement, eleven NGOs and progressive business associations call for action to make the EU-wide Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for textiles, as proposed under the revision of the Waste Framework Directive, a success. The measure must not only...

Packaging

Comerç Verd

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 they can find resource and...

Packaging

500 solutions

Report and webinaire on reduction and reuse solutions (500 solutions sourced). Sourcing : France, Europe and global

Packaging

ReuSe Vanguard Project 2

Developing a blueprint for reuse systems for takeaway and delivery meals, based on pilot projects in Ghent, Leuven, Rotterdam, Berlin, Paris and Barcelona.

Packaging

Kranj Reuse Festival

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.

Packaging

#RunFromPlastic

Awareness campaign Run From Plastic (plogging activities) in the Republic of Moldova

November 15, 2022

Open letter to EU decision-makers sends one last signal for strong reuse legislation

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 […]
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October 27, 2022

ANEC Chooses Reuse!

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 […]
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October 18, 2022

#WeChooseReuse reiterates campaign demands in the run up to the EU revision of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive

Single-use packaging (including plastic, aluminum, paper) is contributing  to the triple climate, biodiversity, and pollution crisis. In 2018, the level of packaging used in Europe reached new heights, with a record of 174kg of packaging waste per person (1). To enforce and strengthen current EU policies, the European Commission is reviewing the Packaging and Packaging […]
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Packaging at the core

How does packaging relate to chemicals, food waste, waste trade and climate change? The relationship is closer than people may think. Overall production of packaging and packaging waste has steadily grown over the past 20 years.  2018 in Europe saw a record 174 kg of packaging waste per person. Between 2009 and 2019, paper & […]
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June 16, 2022

Ekologi brez meja wins support for reuse from Slovenian decision-makers

For inspiration on how to engage decision-makers, our #breakfreefromplastic Slovenian member Ekologi brez meja offers their effective engagement process, which gained support from three Slovenian MEPs for reuse – Irena Joveva, Milan Brglez and Franc Bogovič. With the right support and conditions, reuse can thrive in Europe, and lead to a much needed effective reduction […]
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