{"id":11094,"date":"2025-07-29T13:08:01","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T13:08:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/circularports.vlaanderen-circulair.be\/?page_id=11094"},"modified":"2026-03-23T10:57:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T09:57:20","slug":"circular-strategies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/demo.sidekick.be\/circularports\/circular-strategies\/","title":{"rendered":"Circular Strategies"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_6d6af7a7 bg--line height_medium color_alternate\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_flex valign_middle type_default stacking_default\" id=\"breadcrumb--green\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><nav class=\"g-breadcrumbs separator_custom align_none\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/BreadcrumbList\"><div class=\"g-breadcrumbs-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\"><a itemprop=\"item\" href=\"https:\/\/demo.sidekick.be\/circularports\/\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Home<\/span><\/a><meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"1\"\/><\/div><div class=\"g-breadcrumbs-separator\">\/<\/div><div class=\"g-breadcrumbs-item\">Pages<\/div><\/nav><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_custom\" style=\"height:3rem\"><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_flex valign_middle type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-9 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_345c8b9d has_text_color\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h1>Circular Strategies<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>In the circular economy, the value of products, materials, and resources is maintained within the economy for as long as possible, minimizing waste and reducing the need for raw materials. To achieve this, various circular strategies can be implemented to close the loop, and move away from the linear take-make-waste model.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-3 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_f1bdabef height_large\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default equal_height\" style=\"--additional-gap:0.5rem;\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6 vc_col-xs-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--additional-gap:2em;\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container equal-height\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner us_custom_9b3f61aa\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image us_custom_3e77f011 has_ratio align_center\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><div style=\"padding-bottom:62.069%\"><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"891\" height=\"616\" src=\"https:\/\/demo.sidekick.be\/circularports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/R-strategies.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper us_custom_87e8fc37 align_none valign_top\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">R-strategies<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The R-hierarchy is a set of ten strategies that guide how circular design and manufacturing can keep resources in use, and waste out of the environment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"w-btn-wrapper align_none\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_1 us_custom_67e2eddc icon_atright\" title=\"Circular Port Monitor\" href=\"https:\/\/demo.sidekick.be\/circularports\/circular-strategies\/r-strategies\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Learn more<\/span><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--additional-gap:2em;\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container equal-height\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner us_custom_9b3f61aa\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image us_custom_3e77f011 has_ratio align_center\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><div style=\"padding-bottom:62.069%\"><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"539\" src=\"https:\/\/demo.sidekick.be\/circularports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Frame-429-1-1024x539.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper us_custom_87e8fc37 align_none valign_top\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">Industrial Symbiosis<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A collaborative relationship in which all participating actors benefit mutually. This not only enhances the efficient use of high-value resources, but also significantly reduces environmental impact.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"w-btn-wrapper align_none\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_1 us_custom_67e2eddc icon_atright\" title=\"Circular Port Monitor\" href=\"https:\/\/demo.sidekick.be\/circularports\/circular-strategies\/industrial-symbiosis\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Learn more<\/span><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_887a049b height_large\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default equal_height\" style=\"--additional-gap:0.5rem;\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6 vc_col-xs-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row us_custom_eadafcd6 via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--additional-gap:.5rem;\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container equal-height\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner us_custom_9b3f61aa\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image us_custom_3e77f011 has_ratio align_center\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><div style=\"padding-bottom:62.069%\"><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"539\" src=\"https:\/\/demo.sidekick.be\/circularports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Frame-429-2-1024x539.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper us_custom_87e8fc37 align_none valign_top\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">Spatial planning<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Redevelopment, consessions and circular business clusters offer a strategic opportunity to promote circular practices.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"w-btn-wrapper align_none\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_1 us_custom_67e2eddc icon_atright\" title=\"Delta Atelier\" href=\"https:\/\/demo.sidekick.be\/circularports\/circular-strategies\/spatial-planning\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Learn more<\/span><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--additional-gap:.5rem;\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container equal-height\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner us_custom_9b3f61aa\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image has_ratio align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><div style=\"padding-bottom:62.069%\"><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"539\" src=\"https:\/\/demo.sidekick.be\/circularports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Frame-429-3-1024x539.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper us_custom_87e8fc37 align_none valign_top\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">Ecodesign<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A lifecycle-oriented approach for designers that aims to minimize environmental impact from the outset.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"w-btn-wrapper align_none\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_1 us_custom_67e2eddc icon_atright\" title=\"Delta Atelier\" href=\"https:\/\/demo.sidekick.be\/circularports\/circular-strategies\/ecodesign\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Learn more<\/span><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Moving from the Why to the How, these themes become meaningful or understood well enough to enable reasonable action.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":8683,"parent":0,"menu_order":3,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-11094","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Circular Strategies - Circular Flanders<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"In the circular economy, the value of products, materials, and resources is maintained within the economy for as long as possible, minimizing waste and reducing the need for raw materials. 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