Eco-mobility in Brussels

Are you concerned about preserving the planet and want to adopt responsible consumption? Use of local products, zero waste approach, ethical fashion: we give you 6 eco-responsible addresses to visit in Brussels.

Newtree Chocolate Café

The Newtree Chocolate Café is a 100% organic, eco-responsible and carbon-neutral café restaurant, located on Place du Luxembourg in Brussels.

It offers drinks and organic snacks with a wide range of vegetarian products. Coming from local producers, the products are healthy and of high quality. You consume responsibly by tasting on the spot or to take away.

Specialising in the field of chocolate, you can compose your own recipe within the establishment, which will be made by a master chocolatier in less than 20 minutes.

The restaurant is committed to offsetting the impact generated by its activity by planting trees in the areas where cocoa beans are produced.

" People are increasingly concerned about their food, their health and nature. Many of us want to act, but we don't always know how. The Newtree Chocolate Café wants to allow everyone to eat well while respecting both their health and the environment."

– Benoît de Bruyn, founder and CEO of Newtree

Yuman village

Yuman Village is a unique 1200 m² space in the heart of Brussels, which offers eco-designed objects, made from recycled materials or based on natural materials.

Brussels start-ups, Belgian and European entrepreneurs come together and offer clothing, gifts, cosmetics and zero waste solutions in one place. With Yuman village, it is possible to have a responsible consumption and a positive impact on the planet. An e-shop is also available, offering a selection of responsible and circular products. Delivery is made anywhere in Belgium.

Bel Mundo

Le Bel Mundo is an eco-responsible restaurant that promotes healthy and tasty cuisine. He recycles unsold products and uses short circuits. In particular, he has a 1500 m² vegetable garden, where the vegetables served are harvested. In addition, the restaurant is also part of a social economy. Indeed, it employs people in training who have difficulty finding work. In this way, they acquire concrete knowledge and skills. The restaurant is eco-friendly right down to the decoration which has been designed from recycled pallet wood.

The Wild Lab

The Wild Lab is the meeting of Wild Food and Everybody Agréés in one physical store. It is an ethical concept store designed as a café/restaurant/shop that allows responsible consumption of fashion and healthy food. In the dining area, you will find healthy and innovative dishes on the menu, made with local, gluten-free, ethically sourced and seasonal ingredients. In the clothing corner, you will find ethical and original pieces.

The Local 

" From the field to the plate and from the plate to the field " is the credo of the restaurant Le Local. The restaurant is part of the circular economy and responsible consumption with a zero waste approach. The restaurant is committed to cooking 80% of local products from short circuits. They favor seasonal products according to the producers' arrivals. Plus, they cook creatively so they don't throw anything away. In addition, the restaurant has been awarded the Good Food label, which aims to support restaurants that are committed to a sustainable approach. 

SEE U

Located in the heart of Ixelles, See U is today the largest temporary occupation

Whether you get around on foot, by bike, by public transport or by car, mobility is an issue that concerns us all. In a world subject to global warming, it now has an ecological dimension. We can only wonder how to make our trips in the city less polluting. This is where the concept of so-called " sustainable " or " eco-mobility " mobility emerges.  Thanks to means of transport that are less harmful to the environment and the living environment, the city and consequently the planet can become greener. Let's take a closer look at what is happening with ecomobility today. 

Ecomobility: definition and challenges

Sustainable mobility refers to modes of transport with a low environmental impact. The term includes travel on foot, by public transport, by bike, scooter or even carpooling. As energy-efficient modes of transport, they contribute to greenhouse gas emissions on a smaller scale. 

Promoting eco-mobility means improving the quality of life. Sustainable mobility reduces congestion in cities, pollution and the associated respiratory diseases,  but sustainable modes of transport not only act against air pollution but also have the effect of reducing noise pollution. 

In addition, since the majority of trips in the city are a short distance, cycling can be an undeniable time saver. These modes of transport are also often a more economical solution than the car.

The case of Brussels 

The city of Brussels is not to be outdone when it comes to eco-mobility. In 2020, the authorities of the Brussels capital approved the regional "Good Move " plan. Supposed to take place over 10 years, it outlines a sustainable mobility policy in the region. The " Good Move " plan is the result of a process in which institutions, municipalities, associations, private actors and citizens have participated. Ultimately, the plan should allow each user to have access to an efficient public transit network and modes of travel adapted to their needs while remaining environmentally friendly. One of the final objectives of " Good Move " is the reduction of regional greenhouse gas emissions by 35% by 2030 compared to 2005. A challenge that the city of Brussels will quickly take up with many job opportunities with a positive impact in Brussels. 

Companies committed to greener mobility

Public governments are not the only ones to act for more sustainable mobility. Private players also play a role in promoting green mobility in the Brussels region. Three of them are Meet My Job partner companies . 

Urbike

Urbike is a cooperative founded in 2018 committed to sustainable urban logistics. Its action focuses on the " last mile " and the end of the delivery chain. Urbike offers cargo delivery services for all types of goods in the city. Supporting professionals and individuals, the company provides equipment for two-wheeled logistics activities and trains in the use of cargo bikes.

Bike Your City 

A real economic and social hub dedicated to cycling, Bike Your City is no longer the Brussels shop of its early days. Founded in 2015, the company now includes shops selling and repairing bicycles, the Ride Your Future association and a cooperative building pumptracks. Through these various channels, Bike Your City promotes travel on wheels and thus sustainable mobility. Their commitment to the planet and a greener city does not stop there as they use second-hand decoration, recycled tools and waste sorting. They spare nothing to " change the city, one bike at a time ". 

STEP 

It is relatively easy to use a bicycle or scooter (especially if they are electric), but repairing these means of transport is a more difficult task. To remedy this problem, the start-up STEP offers a repair service for all mopeds, bicycles or electric scooters directly on site. This after-sales service for the maintenance of two-wheelers not only helps to encourage eco-mobility but also contributes to the reduction of electronic waste. 

In conclusion, sustainable mobility is a challenge for the years to come. But we can all act to democratize it and make it a common practice! 

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