#Materials
Implementation of circular economy strategies by companies
In order to successfully make the transition to a circular economy, companies must also do their part and implement...
642.4 million tonnes
Raw Material Input (RMI) of the Flemish economy
The Raw Material Input (RMI) is the material footprint of the Flemish economy: it represents the entire material basis,...
68.0% recycled
Industrial waste recycling
Primary industrial waste is the waste that is produced by companies (excl. waste from the waste-processing sector). Recycling is...
190.8 million tonnes
Material footprint of Flemish consumption (RMC)
Raw Material Consumption (RMC) is the material footprint of Flemish consumption. This indicator reflects the entire material base, including...
63.8% recycled
Household waste recycling
In Flanders we try as much as possible to recycle waste that cannot be reused. The type of waste...
28.8 million tonnes
Production of secondary raw materials
Primary raw materials (minerals) are extracted from soil or water. Secondary raw materials are by-products or materials that have...
342.3 million tonnes
Direct Material Input (DMI) of the Flemish economy
The Direct Material Input (DMI) of the Flemish economy shows the total material consumption by Flemish companies and households....
9,781 kt
Material footprint of mobility
This indicator shows the material footprint of passenger transport in Flanders. The figures express how much raw material Flemish...
17,405 kt
Material footprint of consumer goods
This material footprint indicator represents the total primary material use that is needed to fulfil the final demand for...
132.3 million tonnes
Domestic Material Consumption (DMC) of the Flemish economy
The Domestic Material Consumption (DMC) of Flanders indicates the amount of raw materials consumed directly by the Flemish economy....
466 PJ
Material footprint of heating buildings
The heating of buildings in Flanders is one of the biggest energy consumers and one of the main causes...
748.8 million m³
Water consumption
Water is an essential resource for people and the economy. Because it is a finite resource, closing water cycles...