Budget: NOK 13,950,000, of which 3,937,000 to Nord, of which self-financing 4,090,000, of which 5,923,000 to partners.
Funder: NRC
Start and finish date: 01.05.2020-01.11.2023
Consortium (Coordinating organisation in bold): Nord University, Uppsala University, Iris Salten, Norsirk AS, Midtre Namdal Avfallselskap, Miljødirektoratet, Sintef Helgeland, Aalborg University, Bodø municipality, Lofoten avfallseskap, Namsos municipality.
Researchers at FSV:
- Håkan Sandersen (project leader)
- Annelin Seppola
- Benedicte Forsland
Abstract:
In the debate about possible pathways for realizing green transformation, the concept of circular economy has gained prominence among researchers, practitioners and politicians. The notion of urban mining represents one key strategy to closing material loops and realizing the vision of circular economy. The project aims - in collaboration with municipal and private actors in Namdalen, Salten and Lofoten - to study institutional frameworks, attitudes and management of mineral waste as a resource. The question we ask is what political, institutional and business barriers and opportunities exist in the reuse / recycling of metals and minerals.