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Professional and independent

Noordhoek Publishing has been following developments in the waste and recycling sector since 1996, and since the turn of the century, also those in the circular economy. The foundation consists of a professional and independent editorial team with many years of experience in the field.

1993
Introduction of the Vakblad Afval!

The first edition was still blue, then red became the standard.

1997
 Start of AfvalOnline

Monthly a free short messaging service.

2001
The First Yearbook Afval!

Introduction of the overview publication for the waste sector.

2003
AfvalOnline becomes a daily news site

Daily news overview from the editors and a media update.

2011
New design and layout for AfvalOnline

The news site undergoes a complete overhaul.

2013
New design for Afval! ​

The trade journal is getting a fresh and contemporary look.

2016
 Yearbook becomes Vademecum

The Afval! Yearbook is going online and is being renamed Vademecum.

2022
 Anniversary of Afval! 

A spectacular edition marks its 25th anniversary.

2023
AfvalOnline anniversary

For a whole year, the news service will be celebrating its anniversary.

2025
Transition to new content management system

The editorial team is switching to a new CMS with a modern newsroom.