Used toilet paper recycled into asphalt
Leeuwarden/Stiens - Dutch water boards face regulatory barriers that prevent them from commercializing recovered resources. A pioneering pilot project in Friesland has successfully demonstrated how cellulose extracted from wastewater toilet paper can be repurposed for durable asphalt road construction.
Flevoland provides entrepreneurs with space to operate circularly
Almere/Lelystad - The Dutch province of Flevoland is leveraging its unique history of land reclamation to establish itself as a hub for the circular economy by 2030. Commissioned by the province, BC1® highlights six circular pioneers demonstrating how physical space, agile policymaking, and education enable circular business models to scale successfully.