Waste is an important theme for the University of Twente, specifically the reduction and prevention of waste and the better separation of the waste present. The University of Twente has formulated the following objectives:

• 2030: a CO2-neutral and waste-free campus.

The University of Twente is looking for a partnership that focuses on the relationship and mutual value creation. The University of Twente needs a proactive, innovative and advisory role from the waste supplier to achieve the goal of a waste-free Campus by 2030. The University of Twente has a lot of knowledge and expertise in-house and is looking for Partnership that contributes to the actual realization of the set goals and is able to create support.

Working according to a development path/roadmap

For a successful partnership, there will have to be cooperation to achieve the goal of a zero-waste campus by 2030. Together, a plan must be drawn up that defines the different phases, activities, projects, roles, responsibilities and sub-goals.

According to the University of Twente, five factors influence the success of the collaboration in relation to achieving the set goals and ambitions.

1. Working together as partners

2. Effective operational and logistical services

3. Insight into inflow and outflow of raw materials

4. Responding to specific product/raw material flows and focusing on innovations in their processing

5. Cultural and behavioural changes