2024 was another exciting year for Febelauto. Almost 70,000 end-of-life vehicles and 344 tonnes of batteries from electrified vehicles were recycled in a sustainable manner. The organisation also launched surprising initiatives that made circularity truly visible. From creative fashion projects to YouTube series with young people and solid policy efforts – Febelauto proved that sustainability is definitely not a boring affair.
End-of-life? Not written off!
In 2024, no less than 97.9% of the weight of end-of-life vehicles in Belgium was put to good use – partly through re-use, partly through recycling. We are doing better than Europe requires. Nice steps were also taken with regard to EV batteries: more than half of the batteries collected were given a second life or recycled. This is good news, as electric cars are firmly on the rise.
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From catwalk to classroom
Circularity also received a creative boost. Together with a fashion designer, Febelauto launched the CAR-COUTURE project, in which discarded car materials and parts were transformed into stylish outfits and clutches – even Pommelien Thijs wore one of our recycled outfits.
With the AUTOKRAK project, Febelauto targeted young people, who restored and electrified a nearly discarded iconic car with as many second-hand parts as possible. With this new communication project, Febelauto builds a bridge between education, the automotive sector, recycling companies and restoration experts.
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A wide network
Febelauto also remains strongly committed to collaborate with all its stakeholders. Local authorities are assisted to have their end-of-life service vehicles recycled correctly. The European Commission is confronted with our recommendations on the new recycling regulations. Dealerships, leasing and insurance companies are urged to use second-hand car parts more often in repairs. And through international conferences and working groups, Febelauto is helping to put our country on the map as a recycling pioneer.
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