| cirkelstad.nl | Cirkelstad | Cirkelstad collaborates with around 250 pioneers in the construction sector to develop a circular and inclusive building economy. The website provides information about programs, projects, communities, partners, and news related to Cirkelstad. Cirkelstad connects public and private entities, such as companies and municipalities, with a shared mission to promote circular building and create cities without waste and exclusion. | Sustainability → Cooperatives 970 | economy 682 mission 1000 partner 4272 municipality 6837 construction 7421 | |
| bandenplan.nl | Banden Plan Europa | The company specializes in producing sustainable and retreaded tires, utilizing formulations developed by Michelin, and offers a circular, double-contoured, and spliceless profile through their Ringtread partnership. Banden Plan Europa is a subsidiary of the Kargro Group, a company committed to the circular business model, and provides a wide range of retreaded solutions for diverse fleet vehicle types. The company emphasizes operational agility and 24/7 support for clients, utilizing a network of factories and distribution points to deliver high-quality retreads. | Auto Parts & Tires → Tires 1526 | tyre 25 circularity 141 fleet 1351 partnership 1407 | |
| trustinprivacy.nl | TrustInPrivacy | The website provides various information, such as privacy blogs and tips, to raise user awareness of privacy risks and help them better manage their data. TrustInPrivacy offers a selection of sustainable digital products, including refurbished smartphones, secure email solutions, and cloud storage, all focused on privacy and circularity. Furthermore, the site promotes collaboration with European companies and the use of open-source software to create a cooperative and privacy-friendly online environment. | Legal → Privacy 596 | encryption 50 circularity 141 privacy 1286 data 5872 collaboration 16036 | |
| plantone-rotterdam.nl | Plant One Rotterdam | Plant One Rotterdam is a facility for initiators of circular innovations, providing them with the necessary resources and expertise. The organization offers a WABO permit, operators, engineers, and materials, allowing projects to start within eight weeks. Current innovations at Plant One focus on plastic recycling, energy transition, and pyrolysis, and the website encourages visitors to be inspired by these projects. | Sustainable Construction → Circular Construction 80 Waste Management → Recycling 1027 | circularity 141 recycling 1036 innovation 4659 | South-Holland → Rotterdam 25048 |
| aanvalsplantechniek.nl | VNO-NCW & MKB-Nederland | The website describes the current tight labor market in the Netherlands, especially in the technical sectors, highlighting a shortage of approximately 60,000 skilled technical workers. The ‘Attack Plan’ was launched by the technical sectors, VNO-NCW, MKB-Nederland, and trade unions to address this issue through additional investments. The plan requires assistance from the political and government bodies, particularly the ministries of Economic Affairs and Climate, Education, Culture and Science, and Social Affairs and Employment. | Employment & Labor → Labor Market 580 | technical 291 investment 2070 employer 2383 vacancy 6598 collaboration 16036 | |
| eszl.nl | ESZL | The platform provides information about various projects, including circularity, sustainability, and the strengthening of the digital and physical worlds through Impact Gaming. The website informs about events such as EcoBiose Zomerevent 2025, Health Innovation Euregion Event, the Conference on Broad Well-being, and many other initiatives focused on the region's economy and leisure economy. ESZL congratulates Hanneke van Eijndhoven on her appointment as Director of Visit Zuid-Limburg and supports entrepreneurs who want to stimulate the regional economy. | Local Economy & Development → Regional Economy 171 | economy 682 initiative 1297 regulation 1350 sustainability 18451 event 45199 | Sittard-Geleen → Sittard 1997 |
| rethinkwaste.nl | Rethink Waste Challenge | The inaugural Rethink Waste Challenge resulted in the creation of twenty-seven business solutions addressing the biobased economy, with three teams earning top honors. The winning team, Afterlife, utilizes fungi to convert agricultural food waste into protein, while the runners-up, Pomace and Cult Factor, focus on transforming apple pomace and agri-food waste into aroma and nutrients respectively. Over 190 students from 72 universities across 33 countries are participating in the challenge, working to develop business ideas and prototypes contributing to a circular biobased economy. | Local Economy & Development → Regional Development 296 | economy 682 challenge 1697 idea 2367 student 7623 | |
| challengelabtwente.nl | ChallengeLAB Twente | ChallengeLAB Twente connects students from various higher education institutions in Twente to work collaboratively on innovative solutions for cities like Hengelo and Enschede. The organization promotes collaboration between students, teachers, and external partners through challenge-based learning, where mixed teams develop creative and practical solutions. ChallengeLAB Twente focuses on various target groups, including students, teachers, and local governments (municipalities and businesses), to help the cities address societal challenges. | | circularity 141 challenge 1697 student 7623 collaboration 16036 sustainability 18451 | Overijssel → Hengelo 3499 |
| gearing-ca.nl | Gearing Consultancy & Advies | The company operates from an independent position, leveraging developments and experiences in both businesses and government. Gearing-ca guides collaboration processes, prioritizing respect, transparency, and mutual trust. The company works with various organizations to promote a sustainable economy and society, with a focus on the circular economy and clean tech. | Government & Administration → National Government 55 | circular economy 365 government 827 consulting 3639 innovation 4659 collaboration 16036 sustainability 18451 | |
| butterfly-upcycling.nl | Stichting Butterfly Upcycling | The foundation focuses on giving people with a vulnerable position, who don't fit well into the regular labor market, self-confidence and self-sufficiency. By repairing, upcycling, and recycling materials, and preparing apprentice makers for the labor market, the foundation contributes to the circular economy. The foundation, founded by Juul Heko Adang, strives to set up a skills center where possibilities are explored for both reusable materials and the apprentice makers. | Economy → Employment & Labor 6059 | circular economy 365 integration 1451 | |
| transitieagendakunststoffen.nl | Transition Agenda Plastics | The transition team has developed scenarios and action plans for 2050, focused on various product groups such as plastics in the construction, packaging and agricultural sectors. The agenda is based on the national program 'Netherlands Circular 2050' and aims to achieve a fully circular plastics chain. The program focuses on utilizing instruments such as extended producer responsibility (EPR) and addresses recent developments such as regulations for disposable cups and blending requirements for recycled plastics. | | epr 12 scenario 281 circular economy 365 plastic 1232 | |
| techvoornederland.nl | Tech Entrepreneurs Perspective | A collective of Dutch tech entrepreneurs has developed a plan with nine points to protect the wealth and competitiveness of the Netherlands and ensure a future-proof location climate. The website highlights the strengths of the Netherlands, such as knowledge institutions, location, and entrepreneurial spirit, but warns of increasing global competition and the shift of investments outside of Europe. The entrepreneurs call on the political landscape, investors and corporations to work together on strategies that stimulate tech companies, promote employee participation, and attract investments for innovative projects. | | investment 2070 policy 2149 innovation 4659 technology 6816 | |
| brightfestival.nl | BRIGHT Festival | The festival will take place from October 2nd to 4th, 2025, in Geleen. In 2024, the festival was held in the newly renovated Galfetti-pavilion in Geleen and was a success. The festival offers a wide range of activities, including a Circular Urban Day, an Ambitious MKB046 entrepreneur's day, a Knowledge and Innovation Market, and the Weekend of Science. | | circularity 141 festival 3804 innovation 4659 sustainability 18451 | Sittard-Geleen → Geleen 978 |
| circulardesigngroup.nl | Circular Design Group | The CDG offers solutions and advice to businesses, governments, and educational institutions that want to adapt their activities to a circular economy. The company works with experts and partners to support the manufacturing and construction industries in stimulating a circular ecosystem and accelerating growth in this area. The CDG offers various services, including a front office, an academy with training and workshops, and projects focused on implementing circular principles. | | circularity 141 ecosystem 262 government 827 education 13471 | Limburg → Venlo 4158 |
| spijkerbikes.nl | Spijkerbikes | The website offers an online shop with second-hand bicycles, both repaired and 'vinspeelt' (repurposed), with a clear overview of available models. Spijkerbikes collaborates with volunteers and individuals who benefit from the labor market to repair and give new life to bicycles. The organization promotes a social and circular economy within the Spijkerkwartier by giving old and donated bicycles a new purpose. | Bicycles & Wheels → Bicycles 1466 | labor market 296 bicycle 2838 model 3546 shop 6483 community 7931 repair 14576 | |
| ndd-congres.nl | Nederland Distributieland | During the NDD, leading speakers share their vision on circularity in logistics and warn against pitfalls. Participants can network with approximately 200 other logistics companies, exchange experiences, and ask questions. After the day, there’s a social hour and walking dinner. The event offers a program including regional business visits, a congress, an opening with keynote presentations and a workshop, and a networking cocktail. | Conferences & Meetings → Business Events 597 | circularity 141 networking 842 speaker 1481 logistics 3257 | Zaanstad → Zaandam 2740 |
| vangnedt.nl | Vangnedt | Vangnedt offers expertise and service-oriented approach within the waste sector, leading to successful partnerships with clients and customers. The website details the diverse range of recycling services offered by Vangnedt, including roof tile recycling, EPS recycling, glass recycling and wood recycling. Vangnedt consolidates the sales activities of various recycling companies and provides a comprehensive package of recycling solutions, boosting the efficiency of sales and procurement, and creating a win-win situation for all parties involved. | Waste Management → Recycling 1027 | circularity 141 recycling 1036 waste 1312 partner 4272 collaboration 16036 | |
| netwerkned.nl | Network of Dutch Economic Think Tanks | The Netwerk NED consists of independent organizations focused on changing economic thinking and action. The Dutch economy faces significant challenges, making economic knowledge crucial for policy and decision-making. The network organizes meetings to share knowledge, provide feedback, and exchange insights between member organizations, which operate from different perspectives. | Networking → Professional Networks 222 | economy 682 knowledge 3528 network 11123 | |
| drechtstedeninzicht.nl | Drechtstedeninzicht | The platform offers various datasets and visualizations, including explorations, infographics, fact sheets and a knowledge base. It contains information about different professions, labor market trends, demographic data and economic indicators per region. Drechtstedeninzicht also provides news articles and articles on topics such as promising professions, migration policy and the replacement of research explorations. | Employment & Labor → Labor Market 580 | labor market 296 economy 682 theme 4015 region 5412 data 5872 education 13471 | Katwijk → Katwijk aan Zee 616 |
| smi-nl.nl | SMI | The SMI system documents materials related to circularity and the potential safety risks associated with their handling. The inventory includes all materials released during deconstruction or demolition phases, and identifies potentially hazardous substances. SMI is an initiative of several organizations, including DAGnl, TÜV Nederland, IDDS and Hein Heun Group. | Insurance & Risk → Risk Management 1060 | circularity 141 demolition 1144 inventory 1613 risk 2896 | |
| evolv.nl | EVOLV | EVOLV is a consultancy and research firm that helps companies and local governments achieve their circular ambitions through a personalized approach, innovative thinking, and connection with leading experts. The circular economy is presented as a major challenge, requiring new forms of collaboration and a revision of the use of raw materials, materials, and energy to create economic and ecological value. The firm emphasizes the need for an integrated approach to complex issues and their contribution to a better world at the local level. | Government & Administration → National Government 55 | circular economy 365 government 827 consulting 3639 research 8967 collaboration 16036 | South-Holland → Oegstgeest 800 |