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From Waste to Resource: How Belgian Company Composil Is Reinventing Carpet Recycling in EuropeFor a long time, commercia...
28/08/2026

From Waste to Resource: How Belgian Company Composil Is Reinventing Carpet Recycling in Europe

For a long time, commercial carpets were destined for the incinerator. Now they are becoming a new resource for the circular economy. In Wavre, the company Composil aims to establish its model on a European scale.

The subject may seem unimportant. It isn’t. In offices, hotels, meeting rooms and reception areas, carpet is still everywhere. Every year, around 716 million square metres are reportedly sold in the European Union, where it accounts for nearly 40% of the flooring market. At the same time, nearly 1.6 million tonnes of used carpets are still said to end up in landfill or incinerators.

“The idea is that we control the entire carpet value chain,” explains Jean Minne, the company’s CEO. After taking over the company in 2013, he gradually expanded its traditional cleaning and maintenance business into reuse and recycling.

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21/08/2026

🇧🇪 What does Belgium House mean for Belgium’s creative and cultural influence around the world?

Belgian Ambassador to the UK Jeroen Cooreman, Martin Bailly (.centrepompidou), and artist Antoine Goldschmidt reflect on the power of cultural diplomacy and international collaboration. Together, they explore how Belgium House shines a spotlight on Belgian creativity, connects artists and cultural institutions with global partners, and helps Belgian talent reach new audiences.

How can culture help build stronger international connections? 🌍🎨

14/08/2026

🎤 What makes Belgium House so valuable? Hear it from those who’ve experienced it firsthand.

( ), Stijn Verdonckt ( ), and Hamzaoui ( ) reflect on why events like Belgium House matter. From forging meaningful international partnerships and discovering new opportunities to simply taking the time to connect with like-minded people, they share how bringing creative and innovation ecosystems together under one roof creates lasting impact.

What do you think makes an event truly worth attending? 🌍🤝

07/08/2026

Antoine Goldschmidt shares the story behind his artwork Passiones Humains in this interview from Belgium House 2026 reflecting on the original piece that inspired him, he explores how art has the power to connect people across cultures and spark meaningful conversations beyond borders.

Learn all about why international collaboration is essential for artists looking to grow their practice, reach new audiences, and create opportunities that wouldn’t be possible.

How important is international collaboration in helping artists expand their reach and tell stories that resonate globally? 🌍🎨

31/07/2026

Stijn Verdonckt, founder of Daft Music Studios, shares his perspective from Belgium House 2026 on what makes international collaborations so valuable.

For him, events like Belgium House are true catalysts for growth, bringing together an incredible network of people in one place and making it possible to build meaningful connections in a remarkably efficient way.

As entrepreneurs are constantly busy building their businesses, Stijn believes these moments are a rare opportunity to press pause, step outside the day-to-day, exchange ideas, and create the partnerships that help businesses grow internationally.

When you’re always focused on what’s next, how important is it to take the time to connect with the right people? 🌍🤝

24/07/2026

Nicolas Michaux, co-founder and coordinator of Capitane Coop, shares his perspective from Belgium House 2026 in Shoreditch this June.

For artists and music organisations, he explains, the strongest collaborations are built through diffusion. Creating opportunities for music to travel across borders, whether through live performances, international tours, festival bookings, sync placements, or songs featured in advertising and films.

Nicolas also highlights how events like Belgium House strengthen Belgium’s international visibility by creating a space where people with shared ambitions can connect, not only with international partners, but also with others across Belgium’s own creative and innovation ecosystem. Those conversations are often where future collaborations begin.

How can stronger international networks help independent artists and creative organisations reach new audiences? 🎶🌍

17/07/2026

Hamzaoui, TV producer and host of .tv , shares his perspective from Belgium House 2026 on what makes international partnerships truly successful.

In a world rapidly evolving, with AI transforming production and new filmmaking technologies constantly emerging, it’s the exchange of ideas, global connections, and learning from each other’s best practices that drive innovation.

As technology continues to reshape the creative industries, how important is it to learn from innovators beyond your own borders? 🌐🎥

10/07/2026

🇧🇪 Jeroen Cooreman, Belgian Ambassador to the UK, shares how cultural diplomacy and innovation go hand in hand at Belgium House 2026 in Shoreditch this June.

Events like Belgium House strengthen Belgium’s international visibility by showcasing the talent, creativity, and technologies that often power world-renowned productions, without audiences even realising they’re Belgian.

From technologies used in Britain’s Got Talent and the Sydney Opera House to innovations supporting the FIFA World Cup, Belgian companies are helping shape global experiences behind the scenes. Belgium House shines a spotlight on these hidden success stories while creating new opportunities for international collaboration and cultural exchange.

How can cultural diplomacy help ensure the innovators behind the world’s biggest moments finally get the recognition they deserve?

Sammy Baloji: Le Père Sauvage – A Poetic Memento of K(C)ongoSun 5 July | Barbican Hall Congolese artist Sammy Baloji bri...
26/06/2026

Sammy Baloji: Le Père Sauvage – A Poetic Memento of K(C)ongo
Sun 5 July | Barbican Hall

Congolese artist Sammy Baloji brings together sound, image and performance in a three-part work exploring colonial histories and Pan-African thought. Moving between composed music and spatialised sound, the piece brings classical instrumentation into dialogue with electronic textures and African sonic traditions.

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