We organise our actions in six thematic & strategic agendas:
Strategic Agendas:
Bio-economy
Circular Construction
Chemicals/Plastics
Manufacturing Industry
Food Chain
Water Cycles
Seven leverages provide additional support:
Leverage effects:
Lever Policy Instruments
Lever Circular Procurement
Lever Communication
Lever Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Lever Financing
Lever Jobs & Skills
Lever Research
What, why and how?
Why are we pursuing a circular economy?
Future visions 2050
How do we see our circular future?
About our management
Who steers what at Flanders Circular?
Timmerwerkt is a Ghent furniture workshop where refugees can take their first steps on the Belgian labour market. Together with motivated newcomers, they design and make high-quality custom-made kitchens, bookcases and bedrooms.
Springboard to the labour market
Despite the current tight labour market, the labour potential of refugees often remains untapped. Founders Hans Gruyaert and Olivier Provist wanted to do something to close that gap. Timmerwerkt offers newcomers a warm welcome and a springboard into our often difficult-to-access labour market. Started in 2018 in a tiny studio in Zottegem without much budget, Timmerwerkt has since grown into a company with 8 permanent and 3 to 4 temporary employees.
Learning metier ánd the language
The newcomers come to Timmerwerkt via OCMW Gent. They stay for quite a long time: 6 to 18 months. This time is needed to master the trade of furniture maker, but also to learn the Dutch language, essential for a smooth integration. Timmerwerkt is a regular company that works without structural subsidies. They make affordable furniture that is all custom-made, from sustainable wood. The design - often in trendy colours and with playful shapes - is created in consultation with the customer.
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