Upcoming event:

Reuse professionals gather in Tampere - the sector seeks common direction in the circular economy transition

Renet Reuse Network Association and Second Hand Tampere Association are jointly organising the Reuse Professional Days in Tampere on 14-15 April 2026.The event will bring together second hand, repair and reuse operators to share information, network and build a common future for a sector that is at the heart of the circular economy.

The Circular Economy Act and Producer Responsibility for Textiles - come and hear what the change means in practice

The reuse sector is undergoing a major transformation. Finland is preparing a Circular Economy Act to move from regulating waste management towards considering the whole life cycle of a product and promoting the circular economy market. The newly introduced Textile Producer Responsibility will accordingly tighten requirements for the manufacture, sale and disposal of textiles, making re-use and recycling a more central part of the value chain.

The professional days will seek a common understanding of what change means in practice for different actors and how the sector can be developed together.

Why join?

The two-day event is open to all interested parties and includes a wide range of industry expertise. The event will provide up-to-date information, discussions, networking opportunities and a shared view of the future of the sector.

Link to the registration form:

Reuse Professional Days 14.-15.4.2026

The programme is divided into two days: 

14.4. Study visits and RENET annual meeting

The first day of the event will consist of company visits for all at the Nextiil and Konti premises, and a shared private dinner. The first day will also include the annual meeting for RENET members.  

• 14.30 Visit to the Recycling Centre, Kontti and Nextiil in Lielahti, Tampere. Meeting at the Recycling Centre, Harjuntausta 3, Tampere.
• 16.00 Annual meeting of the RENET Reuse Network Association. The meeting will be held at Nextiil, Sellukatu 21, Tampere.
• 18.30 Self-catering dinner (we will announce the restaurant later).

15.4. Seminar day

The second day of the event consists of a seminar day Multi-purpose building 13, Wivi Lönn Hall, 4th floor, Pellavatehtaankatu 4, Tampere. As usual, the event will feature topical expert presentations, panel discussions and networking. The discussions will be moderated by Anne Korkala. It is not possible to participate remotely.

• 9.30 Registration and morning coffee
• 10.00 Opening of the event - Second Hand Tampere ry and RENET Reuse Network ry
• 10.15 Upcycling - another life for clothes, Paula Malleus, upcycling pioneer and educator.
• 11.30 The Living Foundation: community-based reuse, Satu Takkinen, chair.
• 12.00 Lunch
• 12.45 Producer responsibility in practice - Licensing and Inspection Agency, Tiina Salmi, Senior Inspector
• 13.15 Opportunities for repair services – featuring entrepreneurs Elina Korri, Sustinare and Laura Hietaniemi, HuomentaMuovi.
• 13:45 Coffee break
• 14.15 ARVOA Project — promoting reuse in Jyväskylä, Heidi Colliander, Senior Specialist
• 15:00 Concluding Panel: Promoting reuse locally and nationally. In the concluding panel, the promotion of reuse will be discussed by Climate and Environment Manager of the City of Tampere, Tiina Leinonen, HAY Second Hand Entrepreneur Juulia Heinämäki, Carpenter Entrepreneur Ville Seppi, and Emppu Nurminen from Textile Recycling Nextiili ry.
• 16:00 The event concludes
• 17:00 Informal post-meeting gathering of Second Hand Tampere ry. Self-funded dinner for association members and others interested at restaurant Muusa, Satakunnankatu 10, Tampere.

Pricing

There is a fee for the event and the price is the same even if you only attend one of the two days. Morning coffee, lunch and coffee breaks in the banquet hall are included in the price.
- Participation fee: 90 €
- For members of associations: 60 €

The fee will be invoiced separately, using the invoicing method preferred by the participant. We prefer online invoicing. If you would like your organisation's participants on the same invoice, please let us know, for example in the ”More information” section.

Registration is binding. The registration fee is non-refundable even if the participant is unable to attend. If you wish to transfer your ticket to another person, please contact the organisers.