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On 1 September 2019, a thorough reform will come into force of the Brussels Planning Code (CoBAT - BWRO) and the Environmental Permit Ordinance (OPE - OMV). This reform makes major changes to the procedures for the submission, handling, delivery and appeal of planning and environmental permits (certificates).

Each week, between 100 and 200 m3 of waste is collected in the parks of the City of Brussels. With a simple habit change that number can easily be reduced. From now on, think of 'zero waste' if you feel like having a picnic, avoid disposable packaging and enjoy a waste-free park. Here are 7 tips for a picnic without waste.

A virtual visit (in 3D) is now possible at the Sewer Museum of the City of Brussels. The museum at the Porte d'Anderlecht invites visitors on an unusual journey through the sewers of the city.

The City of Brussels invited artist Amandine Levy to paint a fresco on one of the facades of the Institut des Arts et Métiers. This street art wall has been painted on the occasion of the Grand Départ of the Tour de France in Brussels on 6 and 7 July 2019.

Two green nurseries are part of the Tivoli GreenCity quarter in Laeken (since 20 August 2019). Both offer a sustainable and innovative pedagogical project. The registrations are organized by the Office of Early Childhood of the City of Brussels.

Tamara, the character of Zidrou and Darasse, appears in a new mural of the comic book route at the Rue de Ter Plast in Laeken. The comic book wall is the result of a participatory project that was set up together with the Picol association and the local residents.