Making the development of knowledge on potential non-wood fibers for molded fiber pulp a priority opens up market opportunities to include waste materials in the production of food and product packaging.

We are developing the next generation of surfacing for playgrounds, a fossil-free alternative in symbiosis with nature. Present-day playgrounds surfaces are made of synthetic rubber, which release harmful microplastics into our water systems and food chain.

Within the project ByHav, led by NIVA, Bioregion Institute maps opportunities for promoting and securing biological diversity through nature-positive solutions for our coastal ecosystem.

Norgesmøllene is one of Norways most important flour mills and care deeply about minimizing waste in their value chain. As a member, they have commissioned Bioregion institute to explore how low value biowaste can be used in high value materials and products.

Woolly Pot replaces the fossil based plastic pots in Norwegian horticulture and agriculture with compostable pots made of downgraded wool.