Interview H. Vervaeren en G.J. Pronk - Flanders explores nonlinear water routes to circularity

“Belgium water utility De Watergroep is putting Circular Economy plans into action, including exploring the potential for aquifer storage and recovery (ASR).
The need for flexible water systems Bordering the Netherlands, the Flemish region of Belgium is taking the circular economy seriously.
Flanders may be a small region on the European map but its ambitions on circularity remain large and could help to shape wider international efforts.
In its ‘Vision 2050’ strategy, the government listed seven priority areas, including the Circular Economic, Smart Living and Industry 4.0. By closing cycles and reusing natural resources where possible, “smart material cycles” can flourish in Flanders and beyond, it said.”

(Citation: Interview H. Vervaeren en G.J. Pronk – Flanders explores nonlinear water routes to circularity – www.aquatechtrade.com (2021)6 May)