Case study library
This section highlights practical examples of circular economy initiatives in Friesland, led by governments, businesses, knowledge institutes, NGOs, or collaborations between them. These case studies demonstrate successful strategies, innovative approaches, and impactful collaborations that contribute to a more circular and sustainable economy.
A selection of featured cases is showcased here, providing a glimpse into initiatives and their outcomes. Discover how circular solutions are being implemented and get inspired to contribute to the transition!
To see all case studies, explore the expanded collection.
Showcases¶
Friesland builds circular: Showcasing the Frisian approach to circularity
OPNIEUW!: Building a Circular Future Through People, Purpose, and Reuse
Circular Leadership in Friesland: Gemeente Leeuwarden’s Approach
Omrin: Showcasing the Frisian approach to Circular Economy
WaterCampus: A Global Hub for Circular Water Technology
Wetterskip Fryslân: Circular Water Management
Case studies¶
Omrin’s Renewable Energy Initiatives
Omrin’s Innovative Recycling Technologies
Circular Renovation of Carré 1: Leading by Example
Project Nieuw Oud Oost: A Circular Approach to Urban Development
Grondbank Leeuwarden: A Circular Approach to Soil Reuse
The first circular concrete chain in Heechterp, Leeuwarden
Circulaire Afschrijven: Unlocking Value in Circular Investments
Hydraloop: Revolutionising Greywater Recycling in Friesland
NTCP: Pioneering Circular Plastics in Friesland
It Swettehûs: Circular Innovation in Infrastructure
Friesland Builds Biobased: The Fibre Hemp Deal
From Wastewater to Worth: The PHA2USE Project
Waterschoon: Leading the Way in Urban Circular Water
Fijn Wonen’s Circular Construction Powered by Robotics
Leva: Circular Modular Housing for Sustainable Living
Friesland’s Leadership in Circular Procurement: The Circ-NSR Project
Kening fan 'e Greide: Community for Biodiversity
SPARK the Movement: Educating for a Circular Friesland
Sociale Voedseltuinen: Circular Communities in Friesland
Advancing Frisian Regenerative Agriculture: A Business-Led Transition
Culture for Circularity: Arcadia in Friesland
SNUK: Closing Nutrient Loops in Friesland
Circular Procurement program for all Frisian governments
Systemic change for a plastic-free Wadden area
On the way to green asphalt in the Northern Netherlands
Urban Mining: Refurbished sanitary facilities
Cycle Up Hub: Circular service hub for startups
Shared mobility for every village: Buurtbestuurders
Full electric transport for students and social support in Leeuwarden
Energy innovation in practice at Energiecampus Leeuwarden
Us Kooperaasje: Support for all local energy cooperations
Friesland returns to its roots with the flax value chain
Cup Concept: Re-usable hard cups for zero waste events
The New Normal in construction - prescribing water savings
Circular Plastics innovation in the Northern Netherlands
Promoting, supporting and connecting startups and scale-ups from the Northern Netherlands
Fostering the green business leaders of tomorrow
CIRCO hub Fryslan: Developing circular business and products together
BOXO: Re-use packaging scale-up for B2B
WaterAlliance: uniting water technology companies
Innovatiepact Fryslân: Cooperating for Broad Prosperity in Friesland
Where hightech innovation connects: Drachten
Ekwadraat: Delivering services for the energy transition
Circular Procurement program for all Frisian governments
Circular business requires an inclusive labour market
Education cooperates for Broad Prosperity and a circular economy
Learning to manage socio-technical change processes in Friesland (MSc)
Turn your ideals into action with the best BSc of The Netherlands
Caring for Soil is Caring for Life
The ‘walking’ forest of Leeuwarden: BOSK 2022
Cooperating for perspective in Leeuwarden’s most colourful district
Lobbying for a circular economy: connecting practice and regulations
Restoring Ecological Balance: The Fish Migration River in Friesland