Showcases
At Holland Circular Hotspot we aim to share our innovations, knowledge and experiences, as well as inspire international entrepreneurs and knowledge institutions with successful circular initiatives. We have gathered more than 100 cases of Dutch circular practices.
Find the latest additions directly below, pick a theme or use the search window.
We will be adding new cases on a regular basis. Dutch showcases can be submitted here.
Photo credits: MUD Jeans
Fresh Ventures Studio - Revolutionizing ownership while transforming the food system
![Fresh Ventures Studio - Revolutionizing ownership while transforming the food system](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2023-01-09-at-10.57.33-600x545.png)
Co-founding companies to transform the food system.
Floating Farm – From cow to city to cow
![Floating Farm – From cow to city to cow](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/W_A-RubenDarioKleimeer-GoldsmithArchitects-FloatingFarm_2400x1714pix-600x429.jpeg)
The first self-sufficient floating farm in the world
BioBTX - making circular chemistry possible
![BioBTX - making circular chemistry possible](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/pasted-image-0-1-600x400.png)
Developing biobased and renewable aromatics for a sustainable future
MUSA intimates - making lingerie comfortable and sustainable
![MUSA intimates - making lingerie comfortable and sustainable](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/ILEK20211022-2270-1-600x401.jpg)
The world's first circular underwear made out of banana
Milgro - Waste control and raw material recovery
![Milgro - Waste control and raw material recovery](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/grondstoffenrotonde-1-600x337.jpg)
Technology organization for managing natural capital
CHAPLIN: The green road to a circular future
![CHAPLIN: The green road to a circular future](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/ChaplinZeeuwsVlaanderenasfalterenhavenBT9-2-600x450.png)
Accelerate the transition to a circular biobased industry.
Grown bio - Naturally grown materials: Mycelium
![Grown bio - Naturally grown materials: Mycelium](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/amen-candles-mycelium-packaging_dezeen_2364_col_6-Anais-Passera-600x338.jpg)
Grows material from mycelium and rest-streams based upon natural principles
Arapaha
![Arapaha](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Lamp-3-600x900.jpg)
Circular Durable Goods made out of Advanced Biobased Materials
Renewi & PeelPioneers - New materials from citrus peels
![Renewi & PeelPioneers - New materials from citrus peels](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Peelpioneers_blockqoute-Sofia-Jansen-600x316.jpg)
Producing raw material for cellulose and pectin
Biorizon - the profitable way to bio-aromatics
![Biorizon - the profitable way to bio-aromatics](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Biorizon-vrouw-met-bril-Emke-Mol-1-600x400.jpg)
Shared Research Center developing innovative chemical processes
Groningen Seaports - Circulair Cluster Delfzijl
![Groningen Seaports - Circulair Cluster Delfzijl](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/GSP-Eemshaven-April-s-11_uitsnede_kl-1-600x375.jpg)
An innovative circular cluster and ongoing sustainable investments
Dutch Harvest – sustainable crop and compostable packaging
![Dutch Harvest – sustainable crop and compostable packaging](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Dutch-Harvest-Hemp-Tea-Allpacks-Front-600x400.jpg)
Hemp Tea from Dutch soil where all parts of the plant are used
PaperWise – wise with waste
![PaperWise – wise with waste](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Peter-van-Rosmalen-founder-PaperWise-04-klein-600x400.jpg)
PaperWise gives waste a second life
Vibers - Biobased materials from elephant grass
![Vibers - Biobased materials from elephant grass](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/VibersBiopolymers-Jan-Govert-van-Gilst-600x424.jpg)
Making the switch from traditional materials to organic
Fruitleather – from fruit to leather-like material
![Fruitleather – from fruit to leather-like material](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Fruitleather_Finalklein-600x377.jpg)
Discarded fruit as a starting point
De Fruitmotor – circular fruit cultivation
![De Fruitmotor – circular fruit cultivation](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Betuwse-Fruitmotor-circulare-fruit-cultivation_k-600x401.jpg)
Transforming surplus fruit into high-end regional products.
Schut Paper – Residual fiber as raw material
![Schut Paper – Residual fiber as raw material](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Schut.Papier.Valorise2klein-600x463.jpg)
Paper that can be reused 7 times over.
Instock - Reducing food waste
![Instock - Reducing food waste](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Instock-DSC_0118-600x397.jpg)
Delicious restaurant meals from rescued food
Zero Waste Lab - Waste as a currency
![Zero Waste Lab - Waste as a currency](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/ZeroWasteLab-003-600x400.jpg)
Just 27% of the waste in Amsterdam is separated, unlike the rest of the ...
Kromkommer – Combating food wastage
![Kromkommer – Combating food wastage](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kromkommer-soep-klein-600x400.jpg)
One major reason why fruit and vegetables are wasted is the extreme ...
Greendish - Sustainable Menu Engineering
![Greendish - Sustainable Menu Engineering](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/SME-in-practise-ema-pilic-600x401.jpg)
Vitens - Water as a source of the Circular Economy
![Vitens - Water as a source of the Circular Economy](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/vitens-1-600x400.jpg)
The Vegetarian Butcher - Curb the cravings of meat lovers
![The Vegetarian Butcher - Curb the cravings of meat lovers](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/VegSlagerbbqtafel-600x400.jpg)
Jaap Korteweg decided to become a vegetarian after the outbreaks of ...
The Waste Transformers - Turning food waste into value on-site
![The Waste Transformers - Turning food waste into value on-site](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Druk-meter-TWT-P1090504-1-600x338.jpg)
Businesses wanting to tackle the issue of their organic waste had ...
Heineken Green Circles
![Heineken Green Circles](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Heineken_GroeneCirkels-600x400.jpg)
Partnership to make the region a global example for circular economy
Surplus Food Factory - Salvages food waste
![Surplus Food Factory - Salvages food waste](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/OPEN_BESTAND_HCH_Magazine_JUN2018_Links_VERSPILLINGSFABRIEK2-1-600x670.jpg)
Producing high quality food products for retail and catering
Protix - Nature and technology working together
![Protix - Nature and technology working together](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Protix-compost_hoop-kopie-600x400.jpg)
Nature and technology working together
Rotterzwam - Spread ideas, inspire others
![Rotterzwam - Spread ideas, inspire others](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Bitterbal-Rotterzwam-600x450.jpg)
Transforming coffee grounds to mushrooms!
Pharmafilter - Converting hospital waste water
![Pharmafilter - Converting hospital waste water](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Pharmafilter_46.-e1539698067882-600x441.jpg)
FosVaatje - Your urine as fertilizer
![FosVaatje - Your urine as fertilizer](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Fotot-fosfaatinst-vooraanz-DD282548-600x400.jpg)