Author: Chiara Rozenberg
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From growth to maturity: the next phase for solar panels
Solar panels remain a strong symbol of the energy transition. They generate green energy for many years and contribute to a low-carbon society. But their role does not end at the end of their lifetime. On the contrary, this is where a new chapter begins – one in which materials are recovered and products can…
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Febelauto at Autotechnica
Vehicle recycling, retrofitting, EV batteries and circular mobility. The transition to sustainable mobility is not only about new vehicles, but also about making smarter use of what already exists. That is precisely why Febelauto will be participating in the Autotechnica trade fair in March: to show how circularity is already taking shape in the automotive…
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Round: collective strength that accelerates change
Belgium is a pioneer in Europe in implementing extended producer responsibility, with systems that support a more circular economy. For more than 30 years, Belgian EPR organisations have been contributing, each in their own field, to the achievement of ambitious prevention, collection and recycling targets. With Round, these forces come together: by pooling expertise and…
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Belgium as a European benchmark in vehicle recycling
This benchmark role is no coincidence. For more than 25 years, Febelauto, together with its members, accredited centres, processing and recycling partners, has been building an efficient and reliable system for the collection and recycling of end-of-life vehicles. Belgium is one of the European leaders in vehicle recycling. No less than 98% of the weight…
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From collection to second life: innovation as a lever for circular battery management
Thanks to innovation and digitalization, Bebat strengthens its societal impact and optimises every step in the battery life cycle, from collection to their second life. Smart collection solutions for greater safety and efficiency Batteries are evolving rapidly and bring new challenges in terms of safety, collection and recycling. To address these challenges, Bebat rolled out…
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Repetition as the Key to Behavioural Change
Perseverance pays. That must have been what our colleagues at Fost Plus were thinking when they received a gold BOA award for their media campaign in late 2025. The BOA – or Best of Activation – in the ‘integrated communication’ category rewards campaigns that reach the general public through a variety of channels. The fact…
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New in 2026: environmental contribution for electric vehicle batteries
Febelauto – Environmental contribution for electrical vehicles in 2026
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What impact does Recupel have on local employment in Belgium?
Recupel is more than just an organization for the collection and recycling of electrical waste. Through its activities, Recupel contributes significantly to local employment in Belgium, both in the regular economy and in the social economy. Local jobs, local processing Recupel’s head office employs 33 people. In addition, Recupel indirectly provides 1,734 jobs in Belgium,…