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Method for safe and sustainable recycling of waste

The method developed by RIVM to assess whether waste treatment is sufficiently safe and sustainable, can contribute to the European ambitions for a safe and more circular economy.

A guide for the safe reuse of diaper and incontinence materials

RIVM has developed a step-by-step plan for the safe reuse of diapers and incontinence material. This plan provides recyclers and licensing authorities with tools to carry out a risk assessment.

Emphasising safety and sustainability in circular design

A stronger focus on safety, health and sustainability is needed in designing circular products. When basic resources are re-used in new products, health risks should be avoided.

Health and Well-being through Effective Blue-Green Space Design and Governance

During World Water Week (August 26 – 31, 2018), the Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment, RIVM, is facilitating a session on Health and Well-being through effective Blue-G

INHERIT Model: a tool to jointly improve health, environmental sustainability and Health Equity

RIVM is involved in the Horizon2020 project INHERIT. The first article of the INHERIT project has been published, lead-authored by RIVM.

Measures to reduce microplastic emissions in the environment

Microplastics are plastic particles that are smaller than 5 millimetres; through the use of plastic or rubber products these microplastics can end up in the environment (surface water, soil, and ai

80 ways to a more sustainable future: INHERIT Promising Practices Database

Learn what others are doing to make lifestyles more sustainable!

RIVM to lead innovative European efforts on health promoting health systems

How can we strengthen and support health promoting approaches within the broader health and social care system? And how can we best include other sectors in this process?

What is on our plate? Safe, healthy and sustainable diets in the Netherlands

Last January RIVM published a report with facts and figures about the Dutch dietary pattern and an analysis where sustainable, healthy and safe food can strengthen each other.

Need for circular use of materials in construction

Construction and demolition waste are being recycled on a large scale to use as a foundation for e.g. roads, but recycled building materials are hardly ever used in the construction of buildings.