Schiedam, ZH

Schiedam, ZH works with neighboring cities on consumer debt solutions through SchuldenlabMVS

Schiedam, Maasluis, and Vlaardingen are collaborating with SchuldenlabNL on early mitigation for resident debt. SchuldenlabMVS recruits businesses, banks, and researchers to pilot small-scale interventions in these cities. Participating governments are working with households on collective debt settlements that reduce financial anxiety. This initiative will result in best practices in debt relief replicable by other Dutch cities.

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Schiedam, ZH

Netherlands

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Maassluis, ZH

Netherlands

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Schiedam, ZH fights soil subsidence by installing foam glass under streets and sewers

Streets and sewers in the Ambachtenbuurt-Noord and Sveadal districts will be restored to previous levels with foam glass. The recycled glass composite replaces soil and polystyrene filler that allowed public assets to sink over time. Foam glass is four times lighter than water and safe for the environment because it is not made with petroleum. Successful mitigation of soil subsidence during the pilot may lead to similar applications across Schiedam.

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Schiedam, ZH

Netherlands

Schiedam, ZH tests environmental and financial benefits of traffic signs made from bamboo

Council members approved a one-year pilot of bamboo signs at select intersections on Bosboomlaan. Schiedam will evaluate sign durability and maintenance needs during the pilot. The bamboo plates used in this trial are estimated to last almost twice as long as conventional signs. Replacing metal with bamboo creates passive carbon dioxide collectors that improve air quality. End-of-life plate recycling produces chipboard and biomass for sustainable energy.

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Schiedam, ZH

Netherlands