Oslo is leading the way in circular economy. The Oslo region has many leading companies pioneering circular economy solutions, together with a long and rich tradition of innovative policies that stimulate the circular economy. Join one of our circular economy tours and be inspired!
Municipalities in the Oslo region has a strong commitment to circular economy. World-class companies make the ambitions possible!
Biogas is the perfect example of circular economy. Municipal waste from Oslo becomes fuel for public transport in the region. Learn how and why!
Circular economy tours
Tour 1: Recycling
Textiles, wood, glass, metals, paper and plastic are some of the material waste streams with high valorization rates. Food waste is used as feedstock in biogas production followed by fertilizer production. Valorization of these waste streams is possible due to ambitious policy, well-functioning waste management systems, innovative technology and good communication between the different stakeholders in the region. On this tour you will learn about:
- Policies for waste management in the Oslo region
- Municipal systems for collection of waste
- Reuse of materials in practice
- Visit to automated sorting facilities
On this tour you will visit some of the advanced waste management plants in the region, and get presentations from public and private companies.
Duration: 4-6 hours.
Tour 2: From waste to biogas
Food waste collected from private household in the Oslo region is used as feedstock in biogas production followed by fertilizer production. The resulting biogas becomes fuel for public busses and waste collection trucks. On this tour you will learn more about the strategies behind, companies delivering world-leading technology and the process of transforming waste to a clean fuel.
- Policies for waste management in the Oslo region
- Technologies for transforming waste to biogas
- Visit to biogas plants in the Oslo region
On this tour you will visit some of the advanced waste management plants in the region, and get presentations from public and private companies.
Duration: 4-6 hours.