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    A look back on Circular Flanders

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    Here, we assess the state of the circular economy in Flanders through analyses and more than 100 indicators.
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    11/06/2026

    CIRKLO - Leren delen renoveren

    CIRKLO lowers the barriers for vulnerable households to make their homes more energy-efficient through renovation. It does so by sharing professional tools and circular building materials. The... Read more
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    CE subsidie

    11/06/2026

    BRuMoUR Lab

    In Bruges alone, more than a hundred buildings stand empty on a structural basis. Across Flanders, there are thousands. Underused or unused buildings are more likely to be demolished, resulting in the... Read more
    CE subsidie
    CE subsidie
    voorgevel Zoersel

    11/06/2026

    Zoersel is focusing on circular asset management through a Digital Building Logbook.

    The municipality of Zoersel aims to future-proof its asset management. By developing a Digital Building Logbook (DBL), Zoersel is taking an important step towards circular and sustainable management... Read more
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    CE subsidie
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    11/06/2026

    FAVV-conforme voedselverwerking

    Processing and storing food efficiently and in line with the strict standards of the Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FAVV) requires professional equipment that small organisations... Read more
    CE subsidie
    CE subsidie

    11/06/2026

    Gedeelde grond

    The agricultural sector is under pressure from the effects of climate change. Soil erosion is a major challenge in the region, but farmers often lack the knowledge to address it. They also frequently... Read more
    Food chains
    Food chains

    08/06/2026

    Gützi

    From surplus to something you actually want to taste: that’s what the Belgian food label Gützi does. Local organic farmers pool their surplus vegetables so that nothing goes to waste. A Gützi... Read more
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    Screenshot-2025-12-23-175503

    11/06/2026

    Waterbarometer

    Waterbarometer helps companies address drought risks. Read more
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    23/06/2025

    Clean Water Global

    Purified paint rinse water Clean Water Global offers a complete solution to clean paint rinse water and give raw materials a second life. Read more
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    10/04/2025

    Heau: instant hot water with Therm-eau technology

    Never wait again for hot water from the shower faucet thanks to Heau's smart, sustainable water technology. Instant hot water On average, we wait a full minute before ste Read more
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    CE subsidie
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    11/06/2026

    De Fietsambassade vzw professionaliseert en schaalt met het eerste gedeelde software platform voor aangepaste fietsen in Vlaanderen

    Organisations that rent out adapted bicycles for people with reduced mobility have to deal with a lot of administration: phone calls and emails with users, scheduling rides, and coordinating... Read more
    CE subsidie
    CE subsidie
    Circulaire kleerkast

    11/06/2026

    Circulaire Kleerkast

    On average, we only wear about 17% of the clothes we own, even though clothing production is responsible for significant COā‚‚ emissions. Swapping and sharing clothes can help change that. The... Read more
    CE subsidie
    CE subsidie
    Data-Driven Dressing

    11/06/2026

    Data-Driven Dressing

    Around 70% of the COā‚‚ emissions in the clothing sector come from the production of new materials. Clothing brand Xandres, clothing rental company Dressr, and Thomas More University of Applied Sciences... Read more
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    11/06/2026

    Ajinomoto Omnichem

    Chemical company Ajinomoto Omnichem produces products for pharmaceuticals, agricultural products, food, and beverages in Wetteren and Balen. When its clients come with an idea or formula, Ajinomoto... Read more
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    Construction
    Valipac

    11/06/2026

    RecyPot

    When it comes to reuse and recycling, the construction sector deserves recognition. Thanks in part to the sector’s efforts, 91% of all packaging materials used by businesses in Belgium are recycled... Read more
    Chemistry/plastics
    Chemistry/plastics

    09/05/2025

    Labconsort: smart reuse in the lab

    At Labconsort, lab equipment gets a second chance: cleverly reused, expertly refurbished. Less for more Buying less new equipment, reusing, repairing and recycling more: Read more
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    11/06/2026

    Aphea.Bio

    Aphea.Bio develops and produces biological agricultural products to complement or replace synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. Their secret weapon? Microorganisms from nature. With its innovative... Read more
    Bio economy
    Bio economy

    11/06/2026

    Ajinomoto Omnichem

    Chemical company Ajinomoto Omnichem produces products for pharmaceuticals, agricultural products, food, and beverages in Wetteren and Balen. When its clients come with an idea or formula, Ajinomoto... Read more
    CE subsidie
    CE subsidie

    23/06/2025

    Build-Value

    For a cross-border, sustainable construction industry The Interreg project Build-Value promotes the use of sustainable building materials. A sector in transition The con Read more
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    Local authorities play a key role in the circular transition. Through Circular cities & regions, we support cities and municipalities in setting up, strengthening, and connecting circular projects...
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    What is ecodesign?Ecodesignchallenges designers and product developers to look beyond form, function, aesthetics and safety.
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    • BRuMoUR Lab
    • Zoersel is focusing on circular asset management through a Digital Building Logbook.
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    mock up jaarverslag 2025

    A look back on Circular Flanders

    Read our 2025 annual report.
    Read more

    Doers

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    ce monitor screen

    CE Monitor

    Here, we assess the state of the circular economy in Flanders through analyses and more than 100 indicators.
    Read more
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    11/06/2026

    CIRKLO - Leren delen renoveren

    CIRKLO lowers the barriers for vulnerable households to make their homes more energy-efficient through renovation. It does so by sharing professional tools and circular building materials. The... Read more
    CE subsidie
    CE subsidie

    11/06/2026

    BRuMoUR Lab

    In Bruges alone, more than a hundred buildings stand empty on a structural basis. Across Flanders, there are thousands. Underused or unused buildings are more likely to be demolished, resulting in the... Read more
    CE subsidie
    CE subsidie
    voorgevel Zoersel

    11/06/2026

    Zoersel is focusing on circular asset management through a Digital Building Logbook.

    The municipality of Zoersel aims to future-proof its asset management. By developing a Digital Building Logbook (DBL), Zoersel is taking an important step towards circular and sustainable management... Read more
    See all doers
  • Food
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    • What is it?
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    • Circular food chains in Flanders
    • Inspiration
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    CE subsidie
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    11/06/2026

    FAVV-conforme voedselverwerking

    Processing and storing food efficiently and in line with the strict standards of the Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FAVV) requires professional equipment that small organisations... Read more
    CE subsidie
    CE subsidie

    11/06/2026

    Gedeelde grond

    The agricultural sector is under pressure from the effects of climate change. Soil erosion is a major challenge in the region, but farmers often lack the knowledge to address it. They also frequently... Read more
    Food chains
    Food chains

    08/06/2026

    Gützi

    From surplus to something you actually want to taste: that’s what the Belgian food label Gützi does. Local organic farmers pool their surplus vegetables so that nothing goes to waste. A Gützi... Read more
    See all doers
  • Water
    Water
    • What is it?
    • Why is it important?
    • Circular water loops in Flanders
    • Inspiration
    • Get started
    Doers in Flanders
    Water
    Water
    Screenshot-2025-12-23-175503

    11/06/2026

    Waterbarometer

    Waterbarometer helps companies address drought risks. Read more
    Construction
    Construction

    23/06/2025

    Clean Water Global

    Purified paint rinse water Clean Water Global offers a complete solution to clean paint rinse water and give raw materials a second life. Read more
    Water
    Water

    10/04/2025

    Heau: instant hot water with Therm-eau technology

    Never wait again for hot water from the shower faucet thanks to Heau's smart, sustainable water technology. Instant hot water On average, we wait a full minute before ste Read more
    See all doers
  • Manufacturing
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    • Circular manufacturing in Flanders
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    CE subsidie
    CE subsidie

    11/06/2026

    De Fietsambassade vzw professionaliseert en schaalt met het eerste gedeelde software platform voor aangepaste fietsen in Vlaanderen

    Organisations that rent out adapted bicycles for people with reduced mobility have to deal with a lot of administration: phone calls and emails with users, scheduling rides, and coordinating... Read more
    CE subsidie
    CE subsidie
    Circulaire kleerkast

    11/06/2026

    Circulaire Kleerkast

    On average, we only wear about 17% of the clothes we own, even though clothing production is responsible for significant COā‚‚ emissions. Swapping and sharing clothes can help change that. The... Read more
    CE subsidie
    CE subsidie
    Data-Driven Dressing

    11/06/2026

    Data-Driven Dressing

    Around 70% of the COā‚‚ emissions in the clothing sector come from the production of new materials. Clothing brand Xandres, clothing rental company Dressr, and Thomas More University of Applied Sciences... Read more
    See all doers
  • Chemistry/Plastics
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    • Circular chemistry/plastics in Flanders
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    Bio economy
    Bio economy

    11/06/2026

    Ajinomoto Omnichem

    Chemical company Ajinomoto Omnichem produces products for pharmaceuticals, agricultural products, food, and beverages in Wetteren and Balen. When its clients come with an idea or formula, Ajinomoto... Read more
    Construction
    Construction
    Valipac

    11/06/2026

    RecyPot

    When it comes to reuse and recycling, the construction sector deserves recognition. Thanks in part to the sector’s efforts, 91% of all packaging materials used by businesses in Belgium are recycled... Read more
    Chemistry/plastics
    Chemistry/plastics

    09/05/2025

    Labconsort: smart reuse in the lab

    At Labconsort, lab equipment gets a second chance: cleverly reused, expertly refurbished. Less for more Buying less new equipment, reusing, repairing and recycling more: Read more
    See all doers
  • Bio
    Bio
    • What is it?
    • Why is it important?
    • Circular bio economy in Flanders
    • Inspiration
    • Get started
    Doers in Flanders
    Bio economy
    Bio economy

    11/06/2026

    Aphea.Bio

    Aphea.Bio develops and produces biological agricultural products to complement or replace synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. Their secret weapon? Microorganisms from nature. With its innovative... Read more
    Bio economy
    Bio economy

    11/06/2026

    Ajinomoto Omnichem

    Chemical company Ajinomoto Omnichem produces products for pharmaceuticals, agricultural products, food, and beverages in Wetteren and Balen. When its clients come with an idea or formula, Ajinomoto... Read more
    CE subsidie
    CE subsidie

    23/06/2025

    Build-Value

    For a cross-border, sustainable construction industry The Interreg project Build-Value promotes the use of sustainable building materials. A sector in transition The con Read more
    See all doers
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    HB aankopen

    Circular procurement

    The circular economy is not just about innovations, products and services. We want to help buyers understand it on a deeper level, so they are open to it and ask questions about it. That way, circular...
    Read more
    Lokaal Circulair

    Circular cities & regions

    Local authorities play a key role in the circular transition. Through Circular cities & regions, we support cities and municipalities in setting up, strengthening, and connecting circular projects...
    Read more

    Eco-design

    What is ecodesign?Ecodesignchallenges designers and product developers to look beyond form, function, aesthetics and safety.
    Read more
  • Circular economy
    • What is a circular economy?
    • Why is it important?
    • Circularity in Flanders
    • Inspiration
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    • Knowledge hub
  • Construction
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    • Circular construction in Flanders
    • Inspiration
    • Get started
    • Learning hub
    Doers in Flanders
    • CIRKLO - Leren delen renoveren
    • BRuMoUR Lab
    • Zoersel is focusing on circular asset management through a Digital Building Logbook.
  • Food
    • What is it?
    • Why is it important?
    • Circular food chains in Flanders
    • Inspiration
    • Get started
    Doers in Flanders
    • FAVV-conforme voedselverwerking
    • Gedeelde grond
    • Gützi
  • Water
    • What is it?
    • Why is it important?
    • Circular water loops in Flanders
    • Inspiration
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    Doers in Flanders
    • Waterbarometer
    • Clean Water Global
    • Heau: instant hot water with Therm-eau technology
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    • Circular manufacturing in Flanders
    • Inspiration
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    Doers in Flanders
    • De Fietsambassade vzw professionaliseert en schaalt met het eerste gedeelde software platform voor aangepaste fietsen in Vlaanderen
    • Circulaire Kleerkast
    • Data-Driven Dressing
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    • Labconsort: smart reuse in the lab
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