Building on the success of the January 2025 event on From Waste to Worth: Boosting the Growth of the European Circular Economy, this roundtable will focus on the role of the second-hand trade in advancing the EU’s sustainability goals. 

Set against the backdrop of ongoing negotiations around the EU Customs Reform, as well as of the forthcoming Circular Economy and Digital Fairness Acts, this roundtable will convene key stakeholders to address the challenges and opportunities in the global second-hand trade. 

The programme will open with remarks from Renée Morin, eBay’s Chief Sustainability Officer, and will feature an exclusive presentation of new research by Eunomia on the benefits of second-hand trade, commissioned by eBay. 

In addition, keynote contributions from EU institutions and three thematic panels will provide a platform for expert dialogue on: 

• Enabling cross-border trade in second-hand goods through updated customs and product regulations.
• Exploring how digital innovation can help consumers make more informed and sustainable choices.
• Placing reuse, repair and refurbishment at the heart of the Circular Economy Act.

Speakers include Jana Hošková, Deputy Head of Unit in the European Commission's Directorate-General for Justice and Consumers; Stefano Mauro, Policy Director, Taxation & e-Logistics, Ecommerce Europe; and Els Bruggeman, Head of Policy and Enforcement, Euroconsumers.

This event will take place at 08:45-13:30 CET on 18 November at  Rue Zinner 1, Brussels, 1000, Belgium. It will be in person only and in English. Due to limited availability and the desire to ensure a diverse audience, you need to apply for a place. Programme.