Omforedlingsverkstedet

SRL 2 - formulation of problem and proposed solution(s) - identifying relevant stakeholders for the project

Omforedlingsverkstedet

Repurposing material from construction project

Nesodden, Viken, Norway

ORGANISATION / PARTNERS

Nesodden Kommune

BUSINESS MODEL

SCALE: Local

Stakeholder:

Private SectorPublic SectorThird Sector

Type:

G2B - Government to BusinessG2C - Government to Consumer

BUSINESS MODEL FORMAT:

Product Type(s):

FACET & LEVEL

FACET:

Built EnvironmentCommunityDesignMaterial FlowsNetworks & HubsRecyclingReuseSharingWaste Management

LEVEL:

Meso - Network, Cluster & Eco-Industrial Parks

Network, Cluster & Eco-Industrial Parks

SOCIETAL READINESS LEVEL & POTENTIAL

FUTURE POTENTIAL

ScaleableReplicableNetworkable

SOCIETAL READINESS LEVEL

SRL 2 - formulation of problem and proposed solution(s) - identifying relevant stakeholders for the project

SRL 2 - formulation of problem and proposed solution(s) - identifying relevant stakeholders for the project

CIRCULAR CYCLE PHASE

STATUS & TIMELINE

eg start date

DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Omforedlingsverkstedet

CONCEPT: Repurposing material from construction project

The Omforedlingsverkstedet initiative, located in Nesodden, Norway, aims to address the pressing need for sustainable waste management and recycling within the community. The initiative is proposed in the context of significant construction projects, including the renovation of a local school and the building of a new sports hall.

Problem Addressed

The initiative tackles the issue of waste generated from construction projects and the lack of facilities for recycling and repurposing materials. With increasing environmental concerns, there is a need for innovative solutions that encourage community involvement in sustainability.

Challenges Faced

Community Engagement: Ensuring active participation from local residents and stakeholders.
Resource Availability: Securing funding and materials for the workshop.
Technical Knowledge: Accessing the necessary expertise to operate recycling processes effectively.

Solution/Idea

The Omforedlingsverkstedet will serve as a community workshop equipped with tools and resources for recycling and repurposing materials from local construction projects. It will provide a space for residents to learn about sustainable practices, engage in hands-on activities, and collaborate on projects that promote environmental stewardship. The workshop will be primarily volunteer-driven, with support from the municipality and local organizations.

LOCAL LANGUAGE DESCRIPTION: Norsk

Omforedlingsverkstedet-initiativet, som ligger i Nesodden, Norge, har som mål å takle det presserende behovet for bærekraftig avfallshåndtering og resirkulering i lokalsamfunnet. Initiativet er etablert i sammenheng med betydelige byggeprosjekter, inkludert rehabilitering av en lokal skole og bygging av en ny idrettshall.

Problemet som Adresseres

Initiativet tar for seg problemet med avfall generert fra byggeprosjekter og mangelen på fasiliteter for resirkulering og gjenbruk av materialer. Med økende miljømessige bekymringer er det behov for innovative løsninger som oppmuntrer til samfunnsengasjement i bærekraft.

Utfordringer

Samfunnsengasjement: Sikre aktiv deltakelse fra lokale innbyggere og interessenter.
Ressurstilgang: Sikre finansiering og materialer til verkstedet.
Teknisk Kunnskap: Tilgang til nødvendig ekspertise for å drive resirkuleringsprosesser effektivt.

Løsning

Omforedlingsverkstedet vil fungere som et fellesskapsverksted utstyrt med verktøy og ressurser for resirkulering og gjenbruk av materialer fra lokale byggeprosjekter. Det vil gi et rom for innbyggere å lære om bærekraftige praksiser, delta i praktiske aktiviteter og samarbeide om prosjekter som fremmer miljømessig ansvar.

IMPACT

BARRIERS

CULTURAL
- Company/community culture
- Limited understanding on impacts
- Willingness to collaborate in the value chain
- Change of mindset
SOCIAL
- Lack of awareness
- Lack of community connection
TECHNOLOGICAL
- Too few large scale projects
- Geographic dispersion of products/materials
MARKET
- High upfront investment costs
- High planning and management costs
- Limited funding
- Complementary skills/services required
REGULATORY
- Obstructing laws and regulations
- Circularity is not efficiently integrated into innovation policies
- Governance issues related to responsibility and property
- Strict planning and permission hurdles

ENABLERS

CULTURAL
- Integration of the CE concept into training and educational programs
- A creative and skilled problem-solving resource
- Preparation of future professional practices and understanding
SOCIAL
- More inclusive and connected communities
- Shared norms, values, attitudes, and beliefs
TECHNOLOGICAL
- Digital technologies and engineering to support business models
MARKET
- Need for a long-term vision by businesses
- Knowledge of impact
- Digital infrastructure
- New alliances and collaborations
- Access to regional / global supply of secondary materials & by products
REGULATORY
- Provide access to funding to encourage experimentation, innovation and redesign
- Foster the development of new technologies with the support of public authorities
- Assess progress using reliable indicators for imports and local production while accounting for the life cycles of products
- Use of circular performance indicators by governments, investors and businesses can encourage the value chain to become more circular
- Promote public-private partnerships to better counter and lift political barriers