Mapping and analysis of resource flows and industrial symbiosis in the food sector

Reduce food waste, make better use of local resources and strengthen supply resilience. IVL helps municipalities and regions identify practical opportunities to improve resource efficiency, reduce climate impacts and support local economic development within the food sector.

Many municipalities and regions are looking for ways to reduce waste, improve resource efficiency and strengthen local competitiveness and supply resilience. However, there is often limited knowledge of what resources are available, how they are currently used and where opportunities exist to create more circular resource flows. Making better use of local resources can reduce climate impacts, create new value for businesses and improve resilience to disruptions in supply chains.

IVL helps municipalities and regions map resource flows, residual streams and food waste, while identifying opportunities for industrial symbiosis and circular value chains at local and regional level. The outcome is a practical basis for decision-making that highlights how resources can be used more efficiently, which partnerships offer the greatest potential, and which measures can contribute to local economic development, climate benefits and more resilient food systems.

Hire IVL for:

• mapping resource flows, residual streams and food waste across the food sector
• identifying opportunities for industrial symbiosis, local partnerships and new business opportunities
• assessing the climate and environmental benefits of potential measures
• prioritising actions and developing a roadmap for implementation
• strategic support to strengthen supply resilience and local resilience
• strategic support for investment planning and procurement processes