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Industrial symbiosis in Kalundborg: turning waste into a resource
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Industrial symbiosis in Kalundborg: turning waste into a resource

Industrial Symbiosis in Kallenberg, Denmark

In this section, we learn about the concept of industrial symbiosis and its advantages in Kallenberg, Denmark.

Advantages of Industrial Symbiosis System (31s)

  • Annual reduction in CO2 emissions amounting to 275,000 tonnes.
  • Savings of 80 million euros annually.
  • Aim to extend the system to other enterprises.

Example: Integration of Symbiosis System (51s)

  • Integration of symbiosis system between two companies: S Amis and Meta.
  • S Amis specializes in cleaning industrial tanks with high water consumption.
  • Aim to reduce production costs by utilizing waste water for electricity generation.
  • Desire to become a green company and find solutions for other waste materials.

Boosting Business through Symbiosis (93s)

  • Integration of symbiosis system is expected to boost business for companies like Meta.
  • Potential savings can be invested in expanding operations and creating job opportunities.

Next Steps for Kenny's Company (132s)

  • Identify symbiosis partners for metal waste (few weeks).
  • Identify partners for waste water management (around three years).
  • Environmental friendliness and increased competitiveness are key benefits.

Danish Symbiosis Center's Expansion Plans (151s)

  • Danish Symbiosis Center aims to involve up to 60 companies and 30 symbiosis projects in Denmark.

Keys to Success in Industrial Symbiosis (160s)

  • Identify waste that can be turned into a resource.
  • Be open-minded and courageous enough to enter new partnerships.
Video description

For 40 years the port of Kalundborg in Denmark has been a world reference for ecology in industry, otherwise referred to as 'industrial symbiosis', in which the waste of one industry becomes a resource for another. == The Kalundborg Symbiosis UK from Social Action on Vimeo.== Mette Skovbierg, a leading authority on the subject in Denmark, says the benefits go beyond business: "Between the seven partners here in Kalundborg, we have an annual reduction in CO2 emissions among into 275,000 tons,… READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2015/06/26/industrial-symbiosis-in-kalundborg-turning-waste-into-a-resource euronews business brings you latest updates from the world of finance and economy, in-depth analysis, interviews, infographics and more Subscribe for daily dose of business news: http://bit.ly/1pcHCzj Made by euronews, the most watched news channel in Europe.