Two lighthouses
WHAT WE DO
Two lighthouses
The cluster specialises in the development of circular solutions that sustainably safeguard our resources, making sure that resources are optimally utilised while generating as little waste as possible.
We have two “lighthouses” for this goal, each of which is, in its own way, a world leader in its field:
Den Magiske Fabrikken (The Magical Factory), Tønsberg
Organic waste resources are recycled into climate-friendly biogas and other circular products — such as climate-friendly tomatoes, bio-fertilisers, and new methods for growing food based on organic waste resources. This is a truly unique innovation and testing arena, which also includes a knowledge and experience centre in which 10,000 pupils receive practical education about the circular economy each year.
Øra Industripark
This industrial park is an example of what we call “industrial symbiosis”. Here, resources are utilised in the most efficient manner possible, and businesses have a shared ambition to become climate-neutral through increased cooperation. 20 percent of Norway's waste resources in the categories of metals, scrapped vehicles, batteries and window glass, are handled and recovered on Øra.
