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The Brussels canal that carried a century

From sourcing half of Flanders’ drinking water to shaping the future of sustainable transit, the Albert Canal provides Belgium with mor...

Fond memories of trashy Brussels

What a joy the modern era of rubbish is!

Tram 25, from Boondael to Rogier

Taking the tram from leafy Ixelles to Rogier – while pondering the changing scenery on the line into the city. 

Weekend break: Hop to Pop

Explore breweries, local delicacies, historical sites, and outdoor adventures in this unique region.

The Brussels basement offering a hot meal ticket

"We're helping people get through the day. If they've got a stable source of food, they can start accessing other services to get their l...

What a load of rubbish: Riding shotgun with the orange waste warriors

Brussels' bin men are on a mission – dodging roadblocks, wrangling rogue recyclers, and gracefully navigating the city's tight corners....

What a load of rubbish: Where your wastepaper goes

The first paper recycling pilot projects in Brussels were launched in 1999, and since 2010 residents have been legally obliged to sort th...

What a load of rubbish: The wild ride of Belgium’s blue bag

Thanks to state-of-the-art sorting and recycling facilities, Belgium now leads Europe in packaging waste recovery.

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