Impact Hub
The Impact Hub is the name for all activities initiated by the GGA that both participants (and non-participants) can join. The main goal of the Impact Hub is to accelerate a circular PPE chain. Find an overview here and get involved!
Calendar 2026
1st Meetup 2026 – Online
February 18 16:00 – 17:00 CET
Open for participants and the advisory board + 3 open places
*New* Every quarter, the GGA organizes a meetup, either online or in person. This is the moment to connect with GGA participants online to discuss advancing return logistics and circular PPE.
Workwear Expo Houten
March 10-11th 09:00 – 17:00 – Houten, NL
On March 10 and 11, the Green Gear Alliance will be present at the Workwear Expo in Houten. Do you want to learn how, as a distributor, you can contribute to the collection of PPE and how to offer this to your customers? Then mark one of these days in your calendar and drop by to ask your questions!
2nd Meetup 2026 – Impact Breakfast (physical meetup)
16 april 08:00 – 10:00 CET – Location in NL
Open for participants and the advisory board + 5 open places
*New* In April, the GGA will host an Impact Breakfast, inviting our Impact Makers. Expect sharp insights and robust discussions with fellow participants on how we can advance circular PPE together. Of course, breakfast will be provided.
3rd Meetup 2026 – Online
July 15th 16:00 – 17:00 CET – Online
Open for participants and the advisory board + 3 open places
Every quarter, the GGA organizes a meetup, either online or in person. This is the moment to connect with GGA participants online to discuss advancing return logistics and circular PPE.
4th Meetup 2026 – Impact Breakfast (physical meetup)
Oct – Nov, date will be announced
Open for participants and the advisory board + 5 open places
The GGA is organizing its second Impact Breakfast, where we invite our Impact Makers. Expect sharp insights and robust discussions with fellow participants on how we can advance circular PPE together. Of course, breakfast will be provided.
Continuous
Participate in one of the workgroups
Continuous
For GGA participants
Would you like to contribute your ideas on topics such as circularity, ownership of raw materials, and other issues? Then join one of the workgroups or start your own topic. Current ongoing topics are:
- EPR footwear
Calendar 2025 (past events)
GGA at the A+A
4-7th of November
For participants and non-participants
Want to know more about the GGA? Speak to one of our participating organizations during the A+A, or schedule an appointment directly with the GGA contact person.
GGA at the Circular Textile Days (Den Bosch, NL)
10 & 11 sept
For participants and non-participants
GGA is participating in the Circular Textile Days (CTD) – the leading event for circular textiles in the Netherlands. Join us in ‘s-Hertogenbosch on September 10 and 11 for two days full of innovation, networking, and real action toward circularity.
Use the code GREENGEAR10 at checkout and receive a 10% discount on your ticket.
GGA in talks with the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management about EPR for shoes – NL (in Dutch)
Do 21 aug 15:00 – 16:00
For GGA participants
Starting in 2027, the collection of (safety) shoes will become mandatory. The GGA is engaging in discussions with the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management to explore what this means for the PPE sector.
Webinar: GGA for collection partners (Benelux) (in Dutch)
Thur Aug 14th 14:00 – 15:00
For participants and non-participants
Would you like to know how, as a collection partner, you can make use of GGA’s collection resources? Then join this webinar where the most frequently asked questions will be addressed