Designing for Sustainability: The Netherlands

The Netherlands aims to become a completely waste-free by 2050. During a summer trip, I was intrigued by the organized rows of metal recycling bins in Amsterdam. While recycling and waste management might not be the most glamorous aspects of a country's infrastructure, the Netherlands is making it a priority—and if it’s effective, that’s something truly commendable.

Street level and underground waste containers can be found throughout Amsterdam. In many neighborhoods in Amsterdam, household waste should be sorted by type and put into the correct designated containers. In other areas, household waste is collected by the City.