Anse Smeets

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scenario analyses for material flows

What impact do policy choices have on material use, recycling and the availability of raw materials? VITO helps public authorities and sector organisations to quantify the impact of various policy and future scenarios. Using stock-flow modelling, we map out how products, materials and raw materials move through society and how these flows evolve over time.

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Project update
Energy 2 October 2023

Circular business models can reduce financial barriers to installing PV systems

Solar energy is a renewable energy source that plays a significant role in decarbonizing our energy mix. While the installation of PV systems has greatly increased over the past decade, many households face substantial financial, technical, or legal hurdles when considering investing in solar energy. As part of the CIRCUSOL project, VITO investigated whether circular business models could help lower these barriers.
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Project update
8 February 2022

VITO key partner of European Environment Agency in four Topic Centres between 2022 and 2026

In the period of 2022-2026, VITO will continue to be a key partner for the European Environment Agency, as coordinating partner of two European Topic Centres (ETCs) and partner in two others.
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Materials 5 January 2022

CEvaluator gives a free insight into funding viability for 'circular'

VITO has developed a web-based tool that can offer businesses and investors a more solid foundation for the funding of circular projects, initiatives and business models. ‘We were seeking a balance between an easily accessible instrument and a nuanced, data-rich tool.’
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