“Grensland” is Circular

Comprehensive approach to make business park circular

Currently, residual waste containers from businesses still contain around 50% recyclable material on average. This has to improve, both for legal reasons and with a view to a more sustainable future. 

With this project, Platform Grensland Menen-Wervik wants to test an ambitious overall approach for better material and waste management on the industrial park Grensland Menen-Wervik. 

First, we made an inventory of all raw materials and residual flows and consulted with the waste intercommunal, private collectors, processors and upcycling companies. Then we determined which streams we could collect, how to collect them and what reuse they could be given. 

At the same time, we focused on raising companies' awareness of their legal obligations, the benefits of better waste management and the many opportunities of a more circular economy. We linked this to a whole series of actions, such as the collection of pallets that were offered second-hand after repair, litter collections, a collaboration with a recycling shop, etc. 

Communication and community management also featured prominently in this project. We want to enthuse and involve participating SMEs, their employees and our partners as much as possible. 

As a final event, we organised a circular week. This included a seminar, several thematic information sessions, company visits and other stimulating peripheral activities.