VITO brings sustainable initiatives to Kamp C in Westerlo

'If Mohammed doesn't come to the mountain, the mountain will come to Mohammed'. From this position, VITO decided last year to go full steam ahead with an interactive exhibition on sustainability that will cross Flanders in cycles of two months over the next few years. After all, 'sustainability' is no longer a buzzword. It is the guarantee that we can spend much longer on this world in a healthy way. Anyone entering VITOpolis will see how even small actions can make a difference. In an interactive way, awareness is raised and you see how innovative technologies can make a sustainable future a reality.

The exhibition is free and interesting for young and old because the modules are put together in such a way that every visitor can find a challenge in them. Adults gain insights into sustainable living, schools and youth associations can visit the expo this way or embroider on it further at school through available teaching packages that are in line with the curriculum. For schools, there is also the possibility of combining a visit to VITOpolis with a workshop in the hybrid learning environment Hylas Bouw, which also takes place in the same building as VITOpolis.

But also for companies, a visit, whether or not coupled with a meeting or networking opportunity at Kamp C, is a unique opportunity. Especially if the opportunity is taken to also visit the water profit container.

After all, this unique, travelling water experience container from VITO specifically targets companies. Preventing and managing drought and flooding are two of the most important challenges for the coming decades. Companies play a crucial role in this. In an interactive and practice-based way, the walk-through of the container makes it clear how business parks can jointly benefit from water. Because water is increasingly becoming an issue: sometimes there is too much, sometimes too little, and certainly water-intensive companies see their productivity partly determined by water challenges.

This is the first time that both VITOpolis and the water experience container are in the same location. This is not least because of the location. Kamp C is the centre for sustainability and innovation in construction and is therefore closely aligned with VITO's ambition, which has sustainability as its common thread. VITO and Kamp C are good friends with a common goal.

Practical

VITOpolis practical

VITOpolis will be located from 5 September to 26 October at Kamp C, Britselaan 20 in Westerlo.

Anyone wishing to go through the entire VITOpolis process will need about an hour and a half. VITOpolis is mainly aimed at people aged 12+. There is no upper age limit. Those with a mobile phone can create a personal avatar, but even without a mobile phone, a visit to VITOpolis remains interactive and engaging.

• For schools: every Tuesday and Thursday between 9:00 and 17:00. Reservations can be made at https://vitopolis.be/nl/reserveer-je-schoolbezoek.
• For companies: best by appointment via http://vitopolis.be/nl/contacteer-ons. Companies can also combine the visit with a visit to the water experience container (see below)
• For groups (min 15 people): would you like to visit VITOpolis on another weekday of your choice, please fill in the contact form at http://vitopolis.be/nl/contacteer-ons. We will be happy to see together what is possible.
• Those wishing to come individually or with the family can simply pop in during opening hours. There is no need to book an appointment on Tuesdays or Thursdays.
• VITOpolis is also open on some weekend days between 10am and 5pm:
  • Saturday 21 September
  • Sunday 6 October - Open Company Day!
  • Saturday 19 October

The water profit container practical

• A visit to the water profit container is only possible for companies and other, relevant, stakeholder groups. The visit will be guided by water experts from VITO.
• There are 2 formats available:
• Guided tour (duration: 45 minutes, every 20 minutes a new group of 12 people can start)
• Guided tour + workshop (duration: 2 hours, max 12 people).
• A visit to the water container, whether combined with a visit to VITOpolis or not, is possible every Thursday from 12 September to 17 October at the Camp C site.
• Would you like to visit on another day? You can do so by appointment by emailing email hidden; JavaScript is required.
• Sneak peak! Listen via waterwinst.be/experience the first sound clip. A visit to the water profit container can be combined with a visit to VITOpolis and/or a tour or meeting at Camp C.