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The circular plastics transition is at a tipping point. European legislation, raw material scarcity and increasing sustainability requirements demand more collaboration, knowledge sharing and capacity to execute than ever before. At the same time, much of the available knowledge remains fragmented, pilots often stall after a successful first phase, and the capacity to truly scale innovations is often lacking.

To enable this acceleration, Circular Plastics Alliance is taking the next step together with KplusV and the Province of North Holland. With the establishment of Circular Plastics Foundation, an independent platform is being created in which companies, public authorities and knowledge institutions work together on the development of future ready circular plastics value chains.

Van individuele initiatieven tot structurele versnelling

The transition towards a circular plastics value chain is well underway, but it will not happen by itself. There is a great deal of knowledge, ambition and innovative power, but it is often spread across different organisations. As a result, strong ideas and successful pilots sometimes fail to progress before they can be applied on a large scale.

At the same time, new regulations and increasing pressure on raw materials are making collaboration increasingly important.

With this in mind, CPA is now taking the next step. By continuing as Circular Plastics Foundation, the network gains a strong and independent foundation for the future. This allows companies, public authorities and knowledge institutions to continue finding each other, sharing knowledge and working together on solutions that move the circular plastics value chain forward.

“De uitdagingen waarmee de kunststofsector wordt geconfronteerd, kunnen niet door individuele organisaties alleen worden opgelost. Met de Circular Plastics Foundation brengen we partijen bij elkaar om gezamenlijke stappen te zetten en oplossingen te ontwikkelen die echt een verschil maken”, aldus Henk Kras.

Vijf programmalijnen als basis

Circular Plastics Foundation will focus on five themes: networking, knowledge sharing, innovation, chain collaboration and impact. In doing so, the organisation addresses the most important challenges within the circular plastics transition.

The new structure provides greater clarity and a strong foundation for further growth. CPF brings parties together, connects knowledge with practice and helps innovations develop more quickly into applications that create real impact. In this way, the Foundation aims to contribute to a stronger and better connected circular plastics value chain.

A future ready organisational model

The new foundation makes it easier to collaborate with public authorities, knowledge institutions and companies. This structure also creates more opportunities to apply for funding for projects that contribute to a circular plastics value chain.

“De Circular Plastics Foundation brengt partijen samen die dezelfde ambitie delen. Door samen te werken en kennis te delen, kunnen we meer bereiken dan we afzonderlijk zouden kunnen, en hebben succesvolle initiatieven een grotere kans om zich verder te ontwikkelen”, aldus Bernedine Bos van KplusV.

Meer steun voor nieuwe initiatieven

Voor leden biedt deze stap meer ruimte voor activiteiten zoals evenementen, kennisuitwisseling, werkgroepen en gezamenlijke projecten. Dankzij de samenwerking met KplusV kunnen ook meer initiatieven worden opgepakt en verder worden uitgewerkt.

Circular Plastics Foundation aims to become the connecting platform for circular plastics in the Netherlands. A place where companies, public authorities, knowledge institutions and civil society organisations come together, share knowledge, accelerate innovations and jointly work towards a future ready circular economy.

Contact

Voor meer informatie over de Circular Plastics Foundation kunt u contact opnemen met:

Alex Veenstra
Alex@circular-plastics.com
www.circular-plastics-alliance.com

Adres:
Haven 45, 1e verdieping
1131 EP Volendam
Nederland

De basis leggen voor circulaire kunststoffen.