But how would such a system look like in practice? What are its advantages and possible challenges? And could it work in different European countries and local communities?
Join the online debate and help shape the solutions in supporting reuse in Europe
Discover inspiring practices from across Europe, learn more about the 35 Cents for Reuse initiative, and share your experiences, expectations and ideas on how we can build together stronger systemic support for reuse.
AGENDA, 13.11.2026, 10:00 – 12:30
| GET INSPIRED
Good practices in reuse and the 35 Cents for Reuse initiative
• Good practices and examples of systemic support for reuse from across Europe
• Introduction to the 35 Cents for Reuse initiative
• The idea behind the initiative and its potential contribution to a stronger European reuse ecosystem.
| HAVE YOUR SAY
Interactive debate: From an idea to practical solutions
Together, we will discuss:
• What are the main advantages, challenges and potential drawbacks of the 35 Cents for Reuse initiative?
• How could reuse centers build public understanding and support for the initiative?
• How could the proposed approach be adopted and implemented in different countries and local communities?
• How we could ignite a wider citizen’s support for the initiative?
• What would be needed to move from an initiative to practical implementation and policy support?
Participants of the webinar will be invited to actively contribute their experiences, perspectives and proposals.
| EXPAND YOUR NETWORK
Registered participants of the online debate will gain access to online platform Confiva for getting to know other participants and establish meaningful connections before or after our event.
The Confiva platform will allow you to:
- Customize your profile as you wish.
- Follow the program.
- Access all presentations and materials.
- Connect and network with speakers and other participants before and after the event.
Register and gain access to participating stakeholders even before the online debate.
WHY THIS DEBATE?
The purpose of the online debate is to explore different perspectives on the proposed 35 Cents for Reuse initiative, raise awareness about the opportunities and challenges of systemic support for reuse, and provide space for an informed and constructive discussion.
The debate is intended to gather opinions by all relevant stakeholders (reuse centers, waste management organizations, SMEs and enterprises and craft makers, designers, textile traders, advertising agencies, policy makers at the local, national and EU levels, NGOs, academia) as well as experts from the field and engaged citizens to discuss both support and/or critique of the proposed approach, particularly regarding the possibility of introducing a contribution or fee to support reuse systems.
The outcomes of the discussion will provide a basis for a second online debate planned for spring 2027, which will focus more specifically on possible models for implementation of the proposed solutions for support of the discarded textile reuse.
Ultimately, the initiative aims to contribute to the policy discussion around reuse, encourage changes in relevant EU and national policies and regulations to possibly bring the topic onto the agendas of municipalities and other relevant public authorities.
Your experience and perspective can help shape the next steps in a systemic change in the reuse sector. Join us and have your say.
The event is organized as part of the THOCH project, co-funded by the European Union.