What flows to focus on? Examples of resource mapping in Rotterdam Harbour area
“A non-profit action driven cooperative with a mission to speed up the transition towards the inevitable circular economy.” Circle Economy and the Circle of Action
The Netherlands as a Circular Hotspot The Netherlands as a Circular Hotspot Prince Carlos of Bourbon- Parma Realisation of Acceleration of a Circular Economy RACE to the Netherlands as a Circular Hotspot
Analyzing the Circular Economy Analyzing the Circular Economy
Amsterdam Waste Energy Company - Current state
Amsterdam Waste Energy Company – Future state
Rotterdam, a region where “the Netherlands as a circular hotspot” takes shape
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11 © Copyright - Port of Rotterdam Empty WHY HERE? - OPPORTUNITY Crude oil and Containers 30 percent of all European imports/exports Bulk cargo 25 percent of all European imports/exports Direct value added € 24 billion per year Jobs Over 205,000 jobs Chemicals 15 percent of European production European sea trade 30 percent of all European imports/exports Annual investment € 4.5 billion per year
12 © Copyright - Port of Rotterdam Empty Maximise the value created at each stage Manage flows of bio-based resources and recover and retain flows of non-renewable recources in closed loops Establish mutually beneficial relationships between companies within each circular chain Minimise the use of inputs and eliminate waste and pollution THE ESSENCE OF CIRCULAR ECONOMY
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14 © Copyright - Port of Rotterdam Empty Establish leadership Generate community support Build knowledge Foster innovation Provide infrastructure Set rules and standards Provide finance on a supply chain bases Finance use, not ownership Create “circular risk management” Enact supporting policy STEPS TOWARDS CIRCULAR ECONOMY
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