ENFORCE
Energy & Resource Recovery from Wastewater for Circular Economy
What we do
Wastewater is recognised as a renewable energy resource, and the source of many other nutrients that can be recovered and can contribute to achieve circular economy targets. However, current wastewater treatment plants & management practices in the region are not efficient enough to recover energy and nutrients that wastewater contains. ENFORCE aims to develop a resource efficient wastewater management model that will reduce water and environmental footprint of wastewater treatment provisions in the NPA regions to ensure sustainability.
Our objectives
1. Benchmarking – Review current wastewater practices, policies, limits, and pollution sources to identify challenges and opportunities in each region. 2. Pathways – Assess technologies for recovering energy and nutrients from wastewater and identify industries that can use them. 3. Case Studies – Test selected wastewater approaches in three regions to see their environmental, economic, and social benefits. 4. Business Models & Outreach – Share results through publications, media, and events to support practical solutions and business opportunities.
Project Partners
UiT, The Arctic University of Norway University of Ireland Galway Environment Agency Faroe Islands Arctic Experts Norway Associate Partners: University of Faroe Islands, Interkommunalt politisk råd for Lofoten
