Komrads: from apple remnants and ocean waste to sustainable sneakers

Plastic is a versatile raw material that is suitable for many applications. But it also creates a lot of waste and pollutes the environment. Fortunately, it is possible and even necessary to do something about it.

Selling your top product presented in high-quality protective packaging is always the preferred course of action. That is why coated paper is so often the material of choice, even though it is not always easy to recycle. The Repac² research performed by Sirris gives you an insight into which coating is the most suitable for your particular product, company and recycling ambitions.

As a building contractor, your aim is to build solid structures, and preferably with a low environmental impact. With the support of the FPS Economy, Buildwise gives you tips on how best to achieve that. You can also find out how to stand out from other professionals by protecting your expertise and innovations.

The clothes we wear have their own story. Unfortunately for most clothing items that story ends on top of the waste pile. West-Flanders based Purfi is the first company to develop technology capable of recycling those clothing fibres up to 17 times. Also important: they offer high quality at an affordable price.