Catching the plastic waste of the main transporters: the rivers, before it enters the much bigger ocean is of paramount importance. Allseas has gained experience in designing and building these systems, mostly for domestic use.  The aim of this project is to design a river plastic removal system capable of reducing the plastic emission of the Klang river.

Rijkswaterstaat will renovate a large number of – mostly big - locks in the coming decades, since they are reaching the end of their life span. It has to be done in a sustainable and cost-effective way. Sustainability, life cycle costing, availability, maintainability, innovation, future readiness and standardization will be leading concepts. 

For the building sector sustainability goals come into conflict with the necessity to create suitable housing and infrastructure. Biocomposites offer promising results. The strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats for (upscaled) usage of biocomposite need to be determined. For one to be determined case study, a draft design will be made.

Materials made in circular value chains can significantly reduce the carbon impact of that value chain. The impact however depends on the carbon intensity of the recycling process, and the waste-based and/or bio-based origin of the circular material, as well as the need to add virgin material; a combination of design + process energy + material selection. EU Green Claims Directive, Extended Producer Responsibility, Digital Product Passports, these developments raise the importance of transparency in the substantiation of ‘circular economy’ claims.

The challenge is to develop smart grids and green energy systems for the Port of Maassluis and Loods M, fostering a self-sufficient and emission-free maritime environment. To transform the Port of Maassluis into a pioneering hub for sustainability and to establish Loods M as a leader in local green energy provision and smart grid technology.