Exploring Inclusive Circular Economy Solutions with TAARAL and KBS

End of August, VITO hosted an inspiring exchange with TAARAL (Senegal) and the Koning Boudewijnstichting (KBS) as part of the HICI Hub programme. Together, we explored how innovation, collaboration, and knowledge sharing can drive sustainable solutions for household plastics across Europe and Africa.

 

This initiative – the HICI Hub – aims to connect African and European ecosystems, share knowledge, adapt technologies to local contexts, and develop sustainable and inclusive business models.

During their visit, some of our circular economy and plastics recycling experts shared insights on the technical, economic, and social barriers to achieving plastic circularity in Europe, while TAARAL provided valuable perspectives from the Senegalese context. A guided tour of our LignoValue Pilot Plant further sparked ideas on how innovation and collaboration can make a difference globally.

A sincere thank you to KBS and TAARAL for the inspiring exchange. We look forward to continuing the dialogue and working together towards a truly inclusive circular economy.

Want to know more about the LignoValue Pilot Plant? Head over to this link.