De Ronde Venen embraces circular economy with record-breaking Repair Week
Residents of De Ronde Venen saved money and reduced waste by participating in over a dozen repair and upcycling activities during Repair Week. The event fostered community spirit while promoting sustainable living, with high turnout across all villages.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Event Name | Heel De Ronde Venen Repareert (The Entire Ronde Venen Repairs) |
| Duration | March 19–27, 2026 |
| Organizers | Municipality of De Ronde Venen, local initiatives, entrepreneurs, volunteers |
| Activities | Repair cafés, upcycling workshops, sustainable market, children’s tech sessions |
| Locations | NME-center De Woudreus, Studio Maat, Abcoude |
| Key Outcomes | Less waste, cost savings, stronger community bonds |
| Councilor’s Quote | “Every fixed toaster, jacket, or chair brings us closer to a circular society.” |
The municipality of De Ronde Venen plays a key role in promoting sustainability and circular economy initiatives at the local level. By organizing events like Repair Week, it encourages residents to adopt eco-friendly practices while fostering community engagement.
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The Ronde Venen looks back on a successful Repair Week
On Friday, March 27, the municipality of De Ronde Venen proudly concluded the week-long event "Heel De Ronde Venen Repareert" (The Entire Ronde Venen Repairs). From March 19 to 27, the entire municipality focused on repairing, reusing, and sustainable material use. During this Repair Week, numerous activities took place for young and old, organized by local initiatives, entrepreneurs, and volunteers. Interest and involvement in all villages were high.
The week offered a varied and inspiring program. Children enthusiastically got to work at the NME-center De Woudreus, dismantling and rebuilding old appliances, learning about technology and reuse in a playful way. At Studio Maat, residents discovered how to transform an old garment into a new, unique item during the creative workshop "Give Your Clothing a Second Life." The sustainable market in Abcoude also emphasized repairing, reuse, and conscious consumption.
Additionally, residents participated in workshops, repair cafés, and upcycling sessions throughout the municipality. The week clearly demonstrated the value of repairing items: less waste, lower costs, and stronger connections between residents. This approach aligns with the national movement to make repairing more visible and natural.
Councilor Maarten van der Greft reflected with satisfaction on the week: “This week proves how powerful repairing is: every fixed toaster, jacket, or chair brings us one step closer to a circular society. Together, we make it possible.”
The municipality of De Ronde Venen expresses its appreciation for all volunteers, organizations, and residents who contributed to the week. Thanks to their enthusiasm, repairing is not just a campaign week but increasingly becoming a fixed value within the local community.