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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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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 […]
Written by Domantas TracevičiusOctober 2, 2025
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February 14, 2021

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The #WeChooseReuse campaign promotes reuse systems as the solution to single-use. Corporations and decision makers, both at the European, national and municipality level, have the power to put these systems in place. We call on individuals and NGOs to commit to reuse and hold corporations and decision makers accountable. Join the #WeChooseReuse campaign and sign […]
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Webinar: A #WeChooseReuse discussion with Jean Bouteille Founder

There are lots of good environmental reasons for producing and consuming reuse products - e.g. from effectively preventing littering at source, to promoting sustainable consumption habits. Yet, their economic advantage has been more difficult to grasp at times, in a still largely unwelcoming context utterly dominated by single-use products.   ...

Estelle Eonnet
Packaging

Webinar: Towards safe and sustainable food contact materials in European healthcare

Register for the Food Contact Webinar on March 4th, organized by #breakfreefromplastic member Health Care Without Harm. Food contact materials (FCM) play an important role in food services in healthcare. They are used in a range of common catering products, including food and beverage containers and cutlery and help ensure...

Estelle Eonnet
Packaging

Case Study: The story of RePack

How do Zero Waste and online shopping work together?
RePack is a closed-loop system that can reduce e-commerce packaging by 96% while providing the same seamless consumer experience as with a disposable service.

Read the case study by Zero Waste Europe.

Estelle Eonnet
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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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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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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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