Opportunities Circular Economy in The Netherlands

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1 EN(14)4474:1 in The Netherlands

2 2 Contents Circular Economy: Opportunities for the Netherlands Based on TNO study Challenges on the way Current Dutch policy approach

3 The Limits to growth Worries and solutions are not new Limits to growth appeared in 1972 Causes of worries: One world Overshoot Exponential growth Required: System changes Resource efficiency Replace resources 3

4 4 An inspiring vision: the circular economy according to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation

5 maximum transition 5 Circular economy in The Netherlands : Starting point TNO analysed the (economic) opportunities for Dutch Economy Tasked by Ministry of Infrastructure and Environment 100% circular Technological and economic limits (realistic) opportunities for the circular economy Existing activities: repair, re-use, recycle 100% linear

6 6 Many circular opportunities have already been seized:

7 7 Many circular opportunities have already been seized:

8 8 Quantification of the Circular Economy: approach Metalelektro service sectors Biobased Waste as Feedstock

9 9 Extrapolation to Dutch economy 14% 13% + 7,3 billion EUR ( = 1.2% GDP) jobs landbouw Agriculture nijverheid Industry diensten Services 73%

10 10 Increase of circular value for metal electro

11 11 Increase of circular value for metal electro Corrected for decrease of sales of virgin products

12 12 Agriculture in The Netherlands Agriculture 5.3 % of exports Employs 240,000 people Food industry 12.9 % exports Employs 120,000 people 64% of area earmarked for agriculture

13 13 The use of biobased waste as a feedstock Total residual sources 34 types of > 50 kton/yr 42,9 Mton/yr Primary residual sources: Generated during harvest, storage, transport Secondary residual sources Generated during primary processing in agro-food industry Tertiary residual sources Generated during production or after consumption by end-users

14 14 The use of biobased waste as a feedstock manure

15 15 From current recycling bio-waste: 3,5 billion EUR

16 16 From current recycling bio-waste: 3,5 billion EUR

17 17 to a potential growth with 1 billion EUR

18 18 to a potential growth with 1 billion EUR

19 19 to a potential growth with 1 billion EUR 45% 55% biogas production biorefining

20 20 Where does the 1 billion come from? Some opportunities Manure: Biogas or manure drying, processing and exporting Sugar beets Rubisco/protein extraction from leaves Biorefinery from pulp before biogas and feed Potato pulp and peel From feed to Starch, fibre, pectin production for food, feed and process industry Potato haulm Biorefinery potential (e.g. natural toxins) CO2 emission reduction: 1.2% of current agriculture emissions Land use reduction: 2000 km2

21 21 Where does the 1 billion come from? Some opportunities Separate collection of manure and urine in stables prevents the formation of NH3 (ammonia) from urea in the urine and the urease in the manure during storage. Produces biogas, digestate and minerals

22 22 Business Barriers to implementation of biobased opportunities Investments: 4 8 billion EUR Investments in biorefining is risky In light of price volatility And unproven feasibility Unclear prospects and consumer demand for biobased products E.g. Dried digestate granules E.g. REACH-compliancy, food safety legislation Changing established chains (and writing off investments) Disadvantage over established suppliers Unlevel playing vis-à-vis fossil based materials

23 23 A role for government?: advise from the report A consistent strategy Ensure adequate education Review current legislation Actively support frontrunners Engage in bringing the value chain together Investigate effectiveness of fiscal incentives Consider acting as launching customer Play an active international role End-of-waste, creation of level playing field

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