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The rapid development of technology makes ‘e-waste’ one of the fastest-growing waste streams. E-waste compensation addresses this market mismatch, providing a great starting point towards more sustainable use of technology.

The world consumes 350 million tons of plastic every year. Much of it ends up on landfills or gets incinerated. Europeans alone generate 25 million tons of plastic waste, of which only 30% is reused or recycled. Dutch company PlasticRoad wants to help to reduce this waste by building bicycle paths made from recycled…

Who would have thought coffee grounds could be circular? In fact, they are ideal as a fertile substrate for growing oyster mushrooms. Rotterdam-based rotterzwam collects the coffee grounds from local pubs, large corporations and restaurants. They cultivate the mushrooms and sell the produce to customers in the…

Early in the pandemic the International Labour Organization predicted half the world’s workforce stood to lose their jobs immediately. In Uganda social enterprise Eco Brix teamed up with Dutch high tech company TMC to produce mouth masks to fight unemployment, poverty and COVID.

The Netherlands is already on the forefront of European initiatives to kick-start a hydrogen revolution and replace fossil fuels. As the second largest hydrogen producer in Europe, we have a lot to offer. 

The P4G Colombia Summit brought together more than 1100 government leaders, CEOs, entrepreneurs, NGOs and investors from 24 countries to accelerate climate finance for just transitions. Hosted by the Government of Colombia, City of Bogota and the National Business Association of Colombia on September 22-23, the Summit…

Renowned as one of the best business-friendly countries in Europe, the Netherlands offers many advantages that make it an ideal place for global investment. From its strategic location and world-class infrastructure to its innovation-driven ecosystem and commitment to sustainability, the Netherlands stands out as a…

Partnering for Green Growth (P4G) is an initiative that drives urgent climate action by fostering public-private partnerships. As a global platform, P4G unites governments, businesses, and civil society to create innovative, scalable solutions for today’s most critical environmental challenges. By accelerating clean…

A research project during your studies can plant a seed for creating startups within a chosen field. At least, this was the case for an entrepreneur originally from Turkey - Aytac Yilmaz. After pursuing his PhD at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), Aytac set out to contribute to the energy market by creating…

Young energy enthusiasts and sustainability changemakers demonstrate their pioneering spirit at All Energy Day 2025 at the Fokker Terminal in The Hague on May 14. With the theme "Charge Your Potential," this interdisciplinary event brings together over 500 students, young professionals, and leading companies to build…