Everyone around the table for the circular economy

With a future-oriented and sustainable vision, Pieter De Brabandere is changing the face of his business. He wants to transform it from a concrete service provider to a sustainable producer.

Waste and pollution. Sibille Diederichs was well aware of the negative impact of the fashion industry on the environment when she founded Joseffa.

Giving used materials an often surprising second life through upcycling? That’s exactly what haberdashery R-use Fabrik and the atelier Design With Sense are actively pursuing.

The Sonian Wood Coop enables the establishment of short wood supply chains, while PermaFungi, a mushroom farm, follows a similar local approach in Brussels.

Graphic designers Tille Lingier and Linde Luyten brought together their creativity and paper waste to make circular paper products. With Redopapers, they make diaries, notebooks and other stationery.

Thoroughly washing glass jars and bottles and reusing them instead of producing them again every time? That is the mission of Laurent Halmes at Bring Back.

Reusing existing products, but also manufacturing products with a long lifespan. That is what managing director Gonzague Ervyn believes the circular economy is all about.

Between collecting, sorting and reusing waste, Retrival has its hands full. Director Thibaut Jacquet sees nothing but benefits.

How can we make a positive contribution to the environment without compromising on comfort or user-friendliness? Yasmine Mili has the answer thanks to MORO, a range of sustainable toiletries.