Over the past two years, Máxima has added a new topic to her portfolio: circular economy. Today she visited the Circular Friesland Association.
The working visit started at Omrin, a waste and raw materials company in Heerenveen. Omrin is about recycling raw materials, such as plastics from waste, and collaboration with regional partners. The business park in Heerenveen is an example of further development towards a circular work landscape. Queen Máxima received an explanation about the practical experiences that the company and its partners have with the reuse of regional raw materials. This was followed by a tour of the waste company and the nearby National Test Center for Circular Plastics. In the test center she was shown practical examples that were created through collaboration with various parties.
The Queen then visited Nedcam Solutions. This company produces molds for the maritime industry and the construction sector. Nedcam has a large 3D robot printer. The printer has a range of twelve meters, allowing the company to print molds made of circular plastic and making the process more sustainable. Queen Máxima received an explanation about the printers and was shown around the production hall.
The program then continued at Miedema Building Materials in Leeuwarden. This company plays an important role in the circular construction cluster that is being developed by the members of Circulair Friesland and that focuses on the entire construction chain. At Miedema Building Materials, Máxima received an explanation of bio-based construction and a tour of the company.
Fashion
For the long, substantive visit in tropical temperatures, Máxima wore a red top with large shoulder flounces this morning. The fabric is etched. When etching textiles, a substance of at least two components is partly treated with a solvent or laser. Because certain components cannot withstand this, parts of the fabric dissolve and a pattern with an intriguing relief is created. The technique is also known as ausbrenner, devoreren or burn-out and was developed at the end of the nineteenth century as a cheap alternative to lace.
The top is a design by Natan, which was previously worn over raffia trousers.
The earrings were designed by the Dutch jewelry label Miccy’s.
