The Zero Waste Consultant
Innovate like Nature
because All Matter Counts
You seek :
Transformative sustainable Solutions
For Profitability, Circularity and Innovation
of all your matter.
As Region, Organisation and City
Our Industrial system is undergoing rapid transformation due to Breakthrough Technology development, Climate Change and Scarcity of global Raw Resources. These trends are increasing affecting risk profiling of Business and regional Economies.
The Transition towards a Circular industrial system offers opportunities for resource efficiency, effective manufacturing, lower unit costs and product diversification. The challenge is creating resilient Business Models based on (Eco)Innovative solutions with Zero Negative environmental impact.
The good news, our Spaceship Earth has solved many of the sustainable challenges already. Emulating nature is proving to be the direction where new innovations and business models are emerging from. The biggest challenge is how to be resourceful and innovative in creating profitable innovative business models which are good for society, business and our Spaceship.
Zero Waste, Total Productivity of Matter, is the next Paradigm Shift where No Pollution exists and only Cash flows.
Sustainability, Circular Economy & Profitability Themes
Resource Efficiency
Doing more with less
driving lower unit costs
Topics:
– Resource Scarcity (Climate Change, Globalisation, Depletion)
– Commodity Price Volatility Risks
– CO2 emission elimination
– DeCarbonisation & Energy Transition
– Elimination of Emissions, Pollution and Waste
– Urban Metabolism (Urban Architecture & Planning)
– Internet of Things / Digitisation / Digitalization
Healthy Products
Increase the value of your products
Topics:
– Healthy Materials (Material input & End of Life Analysis)
– Transformation (recovery) Analyses
– Zero Waste, Pollution and Emissions (does no harm)
– Resource Material Security
– Healthy Manufacturing
– New Business models (Matter as a Service)
– Customer Loyalty & Stronger Brand
Valorisation Waste Streams
Waste does not exist (Outputs become new Inputs)
Generate more Cash Flows from your Biomass / Minerals
Topics:
– Biomass “Waste” to Products
– Green Chemistry
– Closing the Loop
– Product Portfolio Diversification (Economics of Scope)
– New “waste” transformation opportunities
– Competitive Value Chain (Waste becomes resource)
Innovative EcoTechnology
Healthy Manufacturing
Driving cost reduction, resource utilisation and technology breakthroughs
Topics:
– Stranded Assets Strategy
– Applying Physics
– Green Chemistry (Applying BioChemistry)
– Material Valorisation & Recovery
– Resource Effectiveness (use what is locally available)
– Use of Regenerative & Renewable Resources
– Developing new Products and Equipment (leads to lower OPEX)
We think about Zero Waste as an business opportunity, from Money to Matter and Energy and back again, Because all Matter Counts. This is our different perspective which is a tailor made approach.
The Zero Waste Consultant bridges (Eco)Logical Thinking with (Eco)Nomical Doing. We apply knowledge from Natures Patterns to develop Innovation Strategies which offer lower manufacturing process costs and lower unit costs.
System Dynamics lies at the heart of what we do. The Circular Economy requires a revaluation of Value Chains and Breakthrough technologies. We focus converting your negative (environmental) costs into positive cash flow’s.
A visionary pragmatic route map is what we envision to achieve. Visionary because you understand the market & technology trends. Pragmatic because you have clear design guidelines how to manoeuvre your organisation into the Future. Tailormade because Every Business Counts.
Profitable, Circular and Innovative
(Eco)Logical Thinking
Inspired by Natures Patterns
(Eco)Innovation Strategies
Material – Fabrication – Product
Market Insights
Inventions – Technology – Innovations
(Eco)Nomical Doing
System Dynamics – (Eco) Effectiviness
Your profitability is your main management concern. Top priorities are reducing costs and improving production efficiency rates. You are doing more with less as resources are becoming scarce. Being Sustainable is a nice to have or is it?
We will challenge you to look at your main environmental concerns as business opportunities. It is evident when wasted matters can be transformed it lowers purchase costs, increases income cash flows and increases profit margins
Our (Eco)Innovation methodology helps capitalizing business opportunities and increasing your (regional) competitiveness. It will help to get control of your Materials, Water and Energy supply chains. In the process you also are adapted to any Climate policy and requirements because your value chain is ready and flexible.
Valorizing of Matter is what we are good at. We assist you in becoming sustainable by design because it just offers better business opportunities. Doing the right thing, because all your Matter Counts
HOW CAN WE BE OF SERVICE TO YOU?
IDEATION
The ideal start is we get to know each other. For about 2 hours we investigate the potential inside your Organisation and your Value Chain. Most likely we will find already some interesting starting points.
Guaranteed an interesting conversation including a fresh perspective to your challenges
* Pro Deo for Students
* Discount for individual conversations
INTERVENTION
We will intervene for a day or so with your team(s) to get them going. Expect a deep dive and us asking you many questions about your current Operation and Value Chain. We help to map your real Value Chain and possible leverage points.
This intervention will generate new insights and interesting Short Term and Long Term solution directions. It includes among others:
- A Keynote to start the conversation
- Value Chain analyses
- Various relevant case studies
CREATING SYSTEMIC CHANGE
For a longer period we will be working besides your team(s). During this period we assist you in finding, solving and implementing various cost reduction and cash flow creation projects. This includes setting up criteria how to achieve a Zero Waste, Zero Pollution and Zero Emissions Value Chain. This could include for instance:
- Matter Flow Analysis of your Value Chain
- Systemic Design of your Value Chain
- Biomass Valorisation (incl Research and Development assistance)
- Manufacturing & Product Improvement (incl Research and Development assistance)
- Business Development with new Suppliers & Clients
- Leadership Development & Training
GET UP TO DATE WITH THE TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS
Looking forward to collaborate
Yesterday I attended to an interesting webinar of Alexander Prinsen about Introduction to Zero Waste Solutions. Thank you Alexander to share your ideas and your vision. Two things now are to me more obvious: 1. the nature is simple: it manages to hold life in all his shapes based on few and simple mechanisms, 2. the nature is generous: we have below the eyes the answer to all our questions and needs. – Anonymous –
Alexander and I sat down for a coffee to discuss his approach to business development and its application to my business plan. To say it was inspiring is an understatement. His zero waste approach, which goes far beyond waste management in the traditional sense, generated new insights and ideas. Key takeaway: focus on scope not scale! Highly valuable.
Christiaan Gevers Deynoot
De uitnodiging luidde: “Op zoek naar ondernemerskansen in de markt voor duurzame marktoplossingen? Welke achtergrondkennis is nodig om die kansen te zien en te pakken? Blue Procurement gidst je erdoorheen”. Dat was niets teveel gezegd: als Master of Beautiful Achievements loodst Alexander je in 1 dagdeel op zeer vakkundige en boeiende wijze door alle basisbeginselen van de Blauwe Economie. Gesteund door zeer veel feitenkennis en ervaring, gecombineerd met een heerlijke no-nonsense DOE-mentaliteit weet Alexander op enerverende wijze een compleet beeld te presenteren.
Peter ten Wolde – Lenimentus
Door inzichten, ervaringen en kennis uit te wisselen, te delen komen we tot de conclusie dat verandering de enige optie is. Verandering die je in alle mensen, organisaties, sectoren en omgeving als geheel moet doorvoeren. Een gezamenlijk menselijk proces van positieve gedragsverandering. Gedragsverandering door confrontatie, bewustwording, door verbinding en samenwerking , maar zeker door kansen en mogelijkheden te zien en optimaal en pro actief te gaan benutten.
Alexander, bedankt voor het delen voor de inzichten die we samen met elkaar hebben gekregen. Ik heb veel van je mogen leren. We hopen niet, we weten, we doen… is ons gezamenlijke motto geworden.
Esmeralda de Koster – Luctorcapital
Alexander heeft met zijn MBA een opleiding ontwikkelt die je raakt. Aan de hand van theoretische kennis en concrete praktijkvoorbeelden geeft hij inzicht over de bouwstenen van de blauwe economie. De bevlogenheid waarmee Alexander zijn avonturen en bevindingen over weet te brengen zijn een bron van inspiratie die hopelijk mede zorgt voor een wijd omarmde gedragsverandering. De theorie en diverse casus laten zien dat we onderdeel zijn van en verbonden zijn met de natuur. De transitieperiode waar wij in zitten laat zien dat we de verbinding met de natuur moeten opzoeken en dat wij in staat zijn om nieuw evenwicht en balans te creëren. Je kunt op veel manieren naar dingen kijken en er is meer dan we kunnen zien. Alexander geeft dit feilloos weer aan de hand van zijn kennis en de voorbeelden in de wereld.
Blue Procurement is de eerste opleiding waar ik tijdens een college niet in slaap ben gevallen, maar juist meer wakker door ben geworden!
Hugo van Lier – HvL Consulting