Dutch Raw Materials Agreements


Title: Raw Materials Agreement

Country: Netherlands

Stakeholders involved: Government, private sector, unions, NGOs

Description:

The Raw Materials Agreement is a framework created to streamline collaboration among 180 stakeholders, including government agencies, industry leaders, unions, and NGOs, with the objective of transitioning to a circular economy. The agreement emphasizes the efficient use of raw materials, reducing reliance on finite resources, and fostering innovation in bio-based alternatives. It has served as a foundation for aligning efforts across different sectors, ensuring that all parties contribute to achieving sustainability goals.

Results / lessons learnt:

This agreement has demonstrated the importance of collective action, resulting in streamlined cross-sector collaboration, increased adoption of circular principles, and a clear pathway for bio-based industries to thrive.

Link to the website: https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/circulaire-economie/documenten/rapporten/2017/01/24/grondstoffenakkoord-intentieovereenkomst-om-te-komen-tot-transitieagenda-s-voor-de-circulaire-economie