-
Update of the Flemish material indicators until 2021
Circular materials story: The Flemish circular economy does not yet translate into a reduced material impact.
We are increasingly successful in keeping materials in the cycle. Our reuse and recycling figures are increasing, we are producing more and …
Translated by
Article -
Material Matters: Article with inspiring insights
Article providing insights and arguments for a transition from a neoliberal economy to an alternative economy.
These are based on the book Material Matters, the alternative to our predatory construction society by Sabine Oberhuber and Thomas Rau.
Translated by
Article -
Recovery economy: Environmentally friendly and financially beneficial
By repairing a product instead of replacing it (purchasing a new product), the lifespan of the product is extended. This saves materials and greenhouse gas emissions during the production of a new product.
For products that consume a lot of energy, …
Translated by
Article -
The material footprint of Flemish consumption
The materials footprint of Flanders or Raw Material Consumption (RMC) is the total of primary raw materials that are extracted worldwide as a result of Flemish consumption.
These primary raw materials are minerals, fossil raw materials, biomass and …
Translated by
Article -
Global environmental benefits through local and circular textile consumption
In order to meet our Flemish consumption needs, we currently have to obtain a large part of the required raw materials from abroad. Reuse, recycling and high-quality, local production of textiles can ensure that the extraction of primary raw …
Translated by
Article -
Climate footprint: Sustainable compared to a fast fashion T-shirt
European consumption of textiles has the fourth largest impact on the environment and climate change, after food, housing and mobility. Textile consumption is also in the top three factors that place the most pressure on water and land use and in …
Translated by
Article -
Bits of coins: Lesson package
We all want the golden ticket and make money fast. Cryptocurrencies are often sold this way and are easy to purchase online. But are they really worth that much? Earning money quickly does not exist, but losing money quickly does.
In this lesson …
Translated by
Downloadable resource -
The EU and me: Bundle
Do you want to know more about the European Union? Then this booklet is for you! It teaches you how the European Union — or, for short, the EU — came about. You will also find out which values we share, who does what within the EU and …
Translated by
Downloadable resource -
What the European Union does: Publication
This publication is a guide to the European Union (EU) and what it does.
The first part briefly explains what the EU is. The second part describes what the EU is doing in 35 different areas to improve the lives of people in Europe and beyond. The …
Translated by
Downloadable resource -
Right to Repair: Quiz
In this quiz, students discover:
- why repairing is important for the climate and environment,
- which ensures that we repair very little,
- how the Right to Repair movement is trying to change that,
- what a Repair Café is.
This document contains the …
Translated by
Downloadable resource (3) -
European citizenship in the classroom: Cases for empowered EU citizens
The impact of the EU on everyday life is huge, but not always visible. Transforming young people into informed and empowered EU citizens requires active learning to prepare them for social responsibility and democratic participation.
This book offers …
Translated by
Downloadable resource -
In search of a sustainable economy: Dossier economics
Based on this file, you as a teacher can formulate a number of statements that are then presented to the students. Certain parts of the text can also be presented to the students. Assignments for students (related to the economics curriculum) can …
Translated by
Article