Venlo hosts Circular Economy Week with repair cafés, cleanups and thrift store events
From March 19-27, Venlo invites residents to join sustainability-focused activities like repair cafés, cleanup events, and thrift store visits. These initiatives help reduce waste, save money, and promote a greener lifestyle for everyone.
| Event | Date | Time | Location | Organizer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Circular Economy Café | March 19, 2026 | 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM | Expohal, Villa Flora, Brightlands Campus Greenport Venlo | Local entrepreneurs & organizations |
| Maas Cleanup (Barbara’s Weerd) | March 21, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Barbara’s Weerd, Arcen | Stichting Venlo Schoon |
| Maas Cleanup (Raaijweide Groot Boller) | March 21, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Raaijweide Groot Boller, Blerick | Blerick Schoon |
| Repair Café Belfeld | March 21, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Stevensplein 2, 5951 DV Belfeld | Volunteers |
| Thrift Store Visits | March 19-27, 2026 | Varies | Various locations | Local thrift stores |
The Municipality of Venlo organizes Circular Economy Week to promote sustainable practices among residents and businesses. Its role includes facilitating local initiatives, raising awareness, and supporting community-driven efforts to reduce waste and encourage reuse.
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Circular Economy Week in Venlo
From March 19 to March 27, it’s Circular Economy Week. In Venlo, there will be activities focused on reuse, repair, and waste prevention. This way, we save raw materials, reduce the waste mountain, and work together toward a sustainable Venlo. Get inspired and join in!
Agenda
1. Circular Economy Café
Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026Time: 3:30 PM to 5:00 PMLocation: Expohal, Villa Flora at Brightlands Campus Greenport Venlo
We kick off the week with the Circular Economy Café. Here, you can learn from local entrepreneurs and organizations working on new, sustainable ideas. They’ll share how they reuse materials and create less waste. Presentations will be given by Van Kneus, Compas Agro, Sudryso, Soap Series, Brightlands Circular Space, and Kloosterbrouwerij Steyl.
2. Join a cleanup event
Date: March 21, 2026Time: 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
There are two public cleanup events as part of Maas Cleanup. Join in and help make nature and neighborhoods cleaner. It will take place at:
- Location: Barbara’s Weerd (Arcen) – organized by Stichting Venlo Schoon
- Location: Raaijweide Groot Boller (Blerick) – organized by Blerick Schoon
You can register via the Maas Cleanup website. You’ll also find the starting location and more information there.
3. Have broken items repaired at Repair Café Belfeld
Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PMLocation: Stevensplein 2, 5951 DV Belfeld
Is your toaster, vacuum cleaner, or laptop broken? Don’t throw it away. Visit the Repair Café in Belfeld. A team of experienced volunteers will check if your items can be fixed. This also applies to toys, furniture, and electrical appliances. Your product gets a second life this way.
4. Visit a thrift store
This week is also a great time to visit a thrift store near you. You’ll find items like clothing, furniture, and tableware. By buying secondhand, you save money and give items a second life. You can also drop off usable items yourself. This is sustainable and helps others. If you can’t bring items yourself for health reasons, contact your local thrift store to ask about the possibilities.
More information and tips
Want to learn more about living sustainably? Visit www.morgen.venlo.nl for handy tips and free advice.