From a dog field that becomes a dog toilet again due to poop nuisance to a local parcel point that grew into a big business. These are the five stories you must read on Tuesday.
The contaminated land in Eindhoven that ASML purchased from the municipality must be cleaned, but the polluter fears bankruptcy due to the costs of 1.5 million euros. The company of Pierre Daas from Wintelre emptied a manure bag containing 180,000 liters of waste water, causing the soil to become seriously contaminated. The municipality has imposed a penalty because the clean-up takes too long. You can read the whole story here.
A dog field in Waalwijk must disappear because the test to reduce dog poop nuisance failed. More than three hundred local residents signed a petition to keep the field, which they believe has an important social function. The municipality now wants to return to the old situation with dog toilets. Read their story here.
Jurgen and Monique’s parcel point in Etten-Leur has become a household name in the region. They process more than 20,000 packages every month and earn around 5,000 euros from them. Their personal approach and extra service are highly appreciated by customers. Check it out here.
Students in Eindhoven have developed an electric car that is easy to repair yourself. The ARIA has interchangeable batteries and easy to replace parts. The prototype is intended to prevent cars from being discarded too quickly. You can read more here.
Cleaning guru Mandy from Breda shares tips on loading the dishwasher to prevent relationship tensions. The most important tip: don’t overfill the dishwasher. She provides practical advice on the correct layout and preventing blockages. Read her tips here.