Sharing platform Werflink enables construction companies in Belgium to reduce waste by re-using materials | Knowledge Hub | Circle Economy Foundation
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Sharing platform Werflink enables construction companies in Belgium to reduce waste by re-using materials
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Werflink is an online sharing platform on which construction sites and companies can share equipment, materials, resources, freight space and facilities. The platform has been set up in collaboration with the Flemish Construction Confederation, construction company BESIX, Circular Flanders and FLOOW2 to create a more circular construction sector. Midway through the pilot project, the platform counts about 600 users and more than 325 active construction companies. All kinds of building equipment and materials are offered, with a total sales value of 50,000 euros and a rental value of 16,000 euros per month. It is estimated that in 2018 users realized an average turnover of 2,235 euros. That may not sound like a huge amount, but, as far as building material is concerned, these are surpluses that would otherwise simply end up in a landfill. The Werflink platform is currently being expanded to more target groups in the construction sector, like storage companies and building material traders. Its future plans include extending the sharing platform to The Netherlands and France.

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