Reference Center on Circular Economy

Assist SMEs willing to be involved in circular economy through actions such as waste reducing, sustainable business innovation, eco-conception, flux mutualization etc. The Reference Center on Circular Economy takes actions on the following aspects: - Awareness-raising of the Walloon companies about the challenges and opportunities of circular economy in a perspective of sustainable resource management; - Management of the circular economy fund for the Walloon SMEs which should help building new partnerships between private actors based on a circular economy logic; - Coordination of the work on construction materials in a circular economy logic. The action plan consists of four stages: 1 ° TO KNOW: - Carry out a monitoring of the initiatives taken in circular economy in Wallonia and internationally and spread the most innovative and sustainable practices; - Establish a documentary center; - Act as a contact point for any organization looking for information on best practices in circular economy. 2 ° TO CONVINCE AND TO MOBILIZE: - Raise awareness among companies regarding the challenges and the opportunities of circular economy. 3 ° TO ADVISE: - Facilitate networks and collaborations between the operators and partner organizations (NEXT program, research centre, industry associations…); - Build international partnerships and promote exchange of experiences with foreign countries in the field of circular economy and sustainable materials management. 4 ° TO HELP TO REALIZE: - Identify companies willing and able to take part in technical-economic studies or pilot projects for the structuring of sectors. Awaiting the results of the test phase Catherine Plunus cpl@as-e.be