Bart van Straten - community expert in our Learning Community Sustainable Hydrogen -, together with former Minister for Medical Care Bruno Bruins and Tim Horeman-Franse, has published a thought-provoking book:
“Transitioning towards a Circular (Healthcare) Economy: Circular Economy Principles, Leadership, Policy and Decision-Making.”

This publication offers deep insights into:
🔹 The geopolitical consequences of our dependence on rare earth metals, oil, and gas
🔹 The global impact of our linear economy, and the urgent need for circular redesign
🔹 How leadership, policy, and technology can help us achieve geopolitical independence and CO₂ reduction
🔹 Practical strategies for sustainable transformation in healthcare, industry, and government
🔹 The critical role of technology, innovation, and technical universities

The book has special contributions from:
💬 Wopke Hoekstra, EU Commissioner for Climate, Net Zero and Clean Growth
💬 Vincent Karremans, Minister of Economic Affairs

The book demonstrates how—through science, proven technologies, and a new mindset—we can shift from a “take-make-dispose” model to a “use and reuse” economy. Technical universities play a key role in enabling this transition.

It also raises crucial questions: How do we treat each other, and the finite elements of our planet that modern technology depends on? How do we design systems that are future-proof and just?

Published by TU Open Publishing, the book is available in paperback or can be downloaded for free here 👉
📘 https://books.open.tudelft.nl/home/catalog/book/217

On pages 299, 317, and 319, you’ll find insights from our Learning Community Sustainable Healthcare—making this book a true product of our collective efforts.

For more information:
📧 Bart van Straten – b.j.vanstraten@tudelft.nl