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Vzw De Vlaspit: Community Employment and Sustainable Projects in Scherpenheuvel

Vzw De Vlaspit is a non-profit association located in Scherpenheuvel, near Brussels, focused on social employment. With 70 employees, it operates various activities including candle recycling, cleaning, bike rental, building renovation, gardening, and cooking. The organization recycles 70 tonnes of paraffin annually, selling products directly to customers. It's committed to community service, maintaining local parks, and providing a restaurant for employees and visitors. Funded by self-generated income and public grants, Vzw De Vlaspit plays a vital role in its community and the environment.

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Vzw De Vlaspit: Community Employment and Sustainable Projects in Scherpenheuvel

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  1. Vzw De Vlaspit

  2. Vzw De Vlaspit • Vzw: association without profit goals • Social employment project • 70 employees • Located in Scherpenheuvel: near Brussels (Flanders) • Financed by own activities and grants of different public authorities (state, provincial, local level)

  3. Activities • Recy candles • Cleaning • Bike renting • Building – renovation • Gardening • Cooking

  4. Recy candles • Core business • Recycling 70 tonnes paraffin a year • Collected in the whole Flanders’ territory (Belgium) • Direct selling to customers in own shop • Most important client = basilica of Scherpenheuvel

  5. Building and gardening • Renovation works for the basilica, for local authorities, renovation and extension of own ateliers and offices • Maintenance of public parcs and nature

  6. Selling and cooking • Small restaurant for own employees, citizens and tourists • Shop with candles, local products and some stuff of recycle centers combined with a shop for fair trade products (volunteers)

  7. Cleaning and bike renting • Cleaning of the basilica and a guest home • Bike renting for tourists: Scherpenheuvel is a place of pilgrimage

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