What NMCX Centrum voor Duurzaamheid does

Stichting NMCX Centrum voor Duurzaamheid is a Dutch ANBI-registered foundation (KvK 34314290) operating as the designated sustainability knowledge and information center for the municipality of Haarlemmermeer in the Netherlands. The organization is headquartered at Dreamstreet 12 in Hoofddorp, with the entity having roots in a founding year of 2008 and a formal repositioning as the municipal sustainability hub in 2022. It employs between 11 and 50 staff.

NMCX's core offering is a portfolio of free, community-facing sustainability programs and resources delivered to two principal segments: residents of Haarlemmermeer seeking practical guidance on green living, and local businesses and entrepreneurs adopting sustainable practices. Core programs include the Tegelwippen tile-removal campaign and accompanying Tegeltaxi collection service, the Ontspulknuldagen (zero-waste days) collection events, Vrijwilligersdagen Bedrijven (corporate volunteer days), the Energiecoach training program, and recurring workshops such as Schoon Zonder Zooi and De Pot Op. Content is distributed through a Squarespace-hosted website (duurzaamheidhaarlemmermeer.nl) organized around thematic verticals — Afval & Circulariteit, Groen & Biodiversiteit, Energie & Mobiliteit, Textiel, SDGs, and Voeding — alongside a Dutch-language knowledge bank (Kennisbank) and a recurring email newsletter. The organization also maintains an ecosystem of affiliated organizations including Energieloket Haarlemmermeer (residential energy advice), Energieloket Bedrijven Haarlemmermeer (business energy advice), Groene Kapstok (sustainable lifestyle resources), and Heel Haarlemmermeer (regional environmental initiatives).

The business model is non-commercial. All listed services and resources are provided free of charge to residents and businesses; the foundation is funded through donations and operates under the Dutch ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling) public-benefit designation, which confers tax advantages to donors. No pricing model, earned revenue, or commercial customer base is disclosed. Distribution relies on a hybrid of a physical walk-in office, on-site community events across Haarlemmermeer neighborhoods, and self-service digital content. NMCX holds no patents or proprietary technology assets; its platform is a standard content management system hosting articles, event calendars, and contact forms.

Name

NMCX Centrum voor Duurzaamheid

Legal name

Stichting NMCX Centrum voor Duurzaamheid

Website

https://nmcx.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NMCX Centrum voor Duurzaamheid is a Dutch ANBI foundation serving as the official sustainability knowledge and information center for the Haarlemmermeer municipality, delivering free community programs, workshops, campaigns, and educational content to local residents and businesses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainability Education and Community Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Remediation and Other Waste Management Services (5629)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Pollution Prevention & Toxics Reduction (BPAGAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Material Reuse & Upcycling Services (Non-recycling Transformation) (EUAIANAJ), Donation, Resale & Disposal Coordination (HSAFAAAK), Eco-Friendly Disposal, Recycling & Donation Hauling (HSAIAOAJ)

Keywords

• Sustainability education
• Community engagement programs
• Waste reduction services
• Circular economy resources
• Environmental volunteer programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Hoofddorp

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

NMCX Centrum voor Duurzaamheid is the designated sustainability knowledge and information center for the Haarlemmermeer municipality, offering free practical programs (Tegelwippen tile-removal campaign, Tegeltaxi collection service, Ontspulknuldagen zero-waste events, Energiecoach training), workshops, corporate volunteer days, an online Kennisbank of articles, and community events for residents and local businesses. All services are provided free of charge, funded through donations, and the organization operates as an ANBI-designated charitable foundation.

Product overview

NMCX Centrum voor Duurzaamheid Haarlemmermeer is a community-focused sustainability knowledge and information center serving the municipality of Haarlemmermeer. The organization operates as a central hub providing practical support, campaigns, local events, and educational resources across multiple sustainability themes including Waste & Circularity, Green & Biodiversity, Energy & Mobility, and Business Sustainability. Key services include the Tegelwippen (tile removal) and Tegeltaxi (tile collection) programs, volunteer days for businesses, the Ontspulknuldagen (zero waste days) events, and the Energiecoach (energy coach) training program. The center maintains affiliated organizations including the Energieloket for residents and businesses, and the Groene Kapstok initiative.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tegelwippen (Tile Removal Campaign) A community campaign encouraging residents of Haarlemmermeer to remove paved surfaces (tiles) from their properties and replace them with greenery to support water management and biodiversity; coordinated through NMCX's "haka" page.
• Tegeltaxi (Tile Taxi Collection Service) A free pickup service that collects removed tiles from residents' properties for reuse, supporting the Tegelwippen campaign and circular reuse of paving materials.
• Vrijwilligersdagen Bedrijven (Corporate Volunteer Days) Organized volunteer activities designed for local businesses and their employees to participate in sustainability projects in the Haarlemmermeer region.
• Kennisbank (Knowledge Bank) A digital knowledge repository of articles and resources on sustainable living topics including fast fashion, zero waste, circular economy, food waste, sustainable clothing, plastic reduction, and secondhand shopping; freely accessible online.
• Ontspulknuldagen (Zero Waste Days) Community events where Haarlemmermeer residents bring unwanted items for collection and reuse, preventing household goods from becoming waste.
• Energiecoach Programma (Energy Coach Training) A training program enabling community members to become certified energy coaches and assist other residents with energy sustainability in their homes.
• Schone Zonder Zooi Workshop A sustainability workshop for residents on practical clean and waste-free living, scheduled as part of NMCX's event calendar (e.g., 31 July 2026).
• De Pot Op Workshop A sustainability workshop focused on home gardening / growing your own food, part of NMCX's recurring community workshop series (e.g., 7 August 2026).

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Groene KapstokminorOthersRelated organization operating under the same sustainability family/network. Groene Kapstok focuses on sustainable lifestyle resources and services.
• Energieloket HaarlemmermeerminorOthersPart of the sustainability ecosystem in Haarlemmermeer, providing energy advice and information services for residents.
• Energieloket Bedrijven HaarlemmermeerminorOthersPart of the sustainability ecosystem, providing energy efficiency guidance specifically for businesses in Haarlemmermeer.
• Heel HaarlemmermeerminorOthersPartner organization in the local sustainability network, supporting broader environmental initiatives across the Haarlemmermeer region.
• CpuntminorOthersLocal venue that hosted the Week van de Tweedehands Textiel (Secondhand Textile Week) clothing swap event organized by NMCX.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Energiebespaarloket (national network): National network of local energy-advice centers (Energieloketten) helping households reduce energy use. Comparable to NMCX's Energieloket Haarlemmermeer subsidiary and Energiecoach program.

Others

• KNHM (Koninklijke Nederlandsche Maatschappij tot bevordering der Geneeskunst-related SME hubs): Dutch SME support platform including sustainability guidance for entrepreneurs. Adjacent comparator to NMCX's corporate sustainability and volunteer-day programs for local businesses.

Direct peers

• Zero Waste Nederland: Dutch network focused on zero-waste living, repair, and circular consumption. Comparable to NMCX's Afval & Circulariteit theme and Ontspulknuldagen-style community events.
• Stichting Stimular: Dutch foundation supporting sustainable entrepreneurship, circular operations, and CO2 reporting for SMEs. Closely comparable to NMCX's Bedrijf & Ondernemer theme (Duurzaam Ondernemen, Circulair Ondernemen).
• Het Groene Brein: Dutch network of young sustainability professionals connecting research and practice. Comparable in translating sustainability expertise into accessible citizen-facing projects and events.
• Stichting Repair Café International: International foundation supporting local Repair Café events focused on repair, reuse, and waste prevention. Comparable to NMCX's community events promoting circular practices and secondhand use.

Broad incumbents

• Urgenda: Dutch sustainability organization working on climate, circular economy, and energy transition with national campaigns and local pilots. Comparable in operating at the intersection of citizen engagement, knowledge dissemination, and practical sustainability action.
• Milieu Centraal: Dutch national consumer information organization on sustainability, energy, and waste. Comparable to NMCX as a knowledge/information hub but operates nationally rather than at the municipal level.
• MVO Nederland: National platform for sustainable and circular entrepreneurship in the Netherlands. Comparable to NMCX's corporate-facing programs and B2B sustainability guidance offerings.
• Natuur & Milieu: Major Dutch environmental NGO focused on nature, circularity, and energy transition advocacy. Comparable as an environmental nonprofit driving citizen and policy engagement on sustainability themes NMCX covers.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/nmcxhaarlemmermeer
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nmcx-centrum-voor-duurzaamheid

Compliance1 record

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Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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