In a circular economy, where products are made to last, repair and maintenance skills will be key.

In Paris, Espero is an association that allows people who are refugees and those who are unemployed to gain expertise in agroecology through training and professional integration courses in sustainable fields such as: circular economy, beekeeping, upcycling, urban permaculture, etc. This equips them with the ability to work on concrete professional projects and allows them to gain autonomy.

More widely established in France, Emmaüs Solidarité supports people in very unstable situations, including migrants, in their overall integration (health, employment, housing, etc.).

The Emmaüs Solidaire’s stores sell second-hand objects, furniture, and clothing at an affordable price, which allows them to finance the "Emmaüs communities" (welcoming places for vulnerable people). These shops also help promote the professional integration of members of the Emmaüs community, by offering them employment and enhancing their skills, particularly through upcycling projects.