The project will conduct a life cycle assessment of beef and pork. For beef, the analysis will cover both beef from combined dairy-beef production and suckler cow production. For pork, both SPF (Specific Pathogen-Free) and non-SPF production systems will be analysed. 

The life cycle assessment will cover a range of environmental impact categories, including climate change, particulate matter, acidification, land-related impacts and land use, eutrophication (terrestrial, freshwater and marine), and impacts on biodiversity. 

NORSUS will assess the performance and environmental impacts of farm-scale biogas plants in collaboration withNIBIOandNORSØK.The project is based on Innovation Norway’s investment support of 25 farm-scale biogas plants. The aim is to collect samples from as many of these plants as possible. 

The purpose of the assessment is to gain better knowledge of the plants’ actual performance and environmental impacts during operation. The project includes sampling at selected plants and assessing environmental impacts based on the data collected. 

NORSØK is responsible for collecting samples from the various facilities, NIBIO will carry out the laboratory analyses, and NORSUS will analyze the environmental impacts. NORSUS leads the project.  

The project was commissioned by Innovation Norway and awarded through a public procurement process (Doffin: 2025-119208). 

The City of Oslo is working systematically to reduce food waste across its service areas, with a goal of halving food waste by 2030 compared to 2019 levels. Food waste occurs in many of the municipality's institutions, including kindergartens, schools, after-school programmes and nursing homes, but the scale of the waste and where in the process it arises varies between sectors and institutions. In addition, the underlying data is fragmented, coming from different systems and sources, which makes it difficult to gain a comprehensive overview of the scale and development of food waste.

The project has two main deliverables. First, a model for structuring and analysing food waste data will be developed, in the form of a dashboard that compiles data from different sources within a common structure. The tool will provide sector-specific and overall key figures, visualise development over time, and make it possible to track progress towards the goal of halving food waste by 2030. This will give the municipality a stronger basis for decision-making and follow-up.

Second, a measures library will be developed that collects and makes available experiences and best practices from the municipality's institutions. Through a survey targeting kindergartens, schools, after-school programmes and nursing homes, both documented success stories and low-threshold measures suitable for broad implementation will be identified. The measures will be organised according to the critical food waste moments: planning, purchasing, storage, preparation, and eating/clearing up. By linking data to concrete reduction measures, the project will enable the City of Oslo to work systematically and long-term on food waste reduction, resulting in lower greenhouse gas emissions, reduced costs and better resource utilisation.

Norwegian biogas production is growing, and an increasing share of the gas is upgraded to biomethane, used mainly as a transport fuel in the form of compressed biogas (CBG) and liquefied biogas (LBG). At the same time, several industries and other biomethane users are increasingly requesting environmental documentation, for instance in connection with public procurement.

On behalf of Biogass Norge, NORSUS is developing two sector EPDs for Norwegian biomethane, one for CBG and one for LBG. These are the first EPDs to be developed for Norwegian biomethane. The EPDs are based on data from the 2025 production year from Norwegian upgrading plants, and cover the three most common upgrading technologies: water scrubbing, chemical scrubbing and membrane separation. Through the EPDs, actors in the biogas sector gain a basis for documenting the climate benefit of biomethane and for meeting the market's growing demand for environmental documentation.

The purpose of the analysis is to evaluate the environmental footprint of the collection, sorting, and treatment of textile waste, from collection and sorting to potential recycling or disposal, in sparsely populated areas of the Norwegian, Swedish, and Finnish NPA, characterized by low waste volumes and long distances from viable sorting facilities. The results and recommendations will assist in decision-making by highlighting the impact of textile waste collected, sorting, and recycling within the NPA areas of Norway, Sweden, and Finland.

I dag skiftes det ut i underkant av 100 kunstgressbaner årlig i Norge. Samtidig er det et mål å øke utskiftingstakten til om lag 150 baner per år for å sikre gode spilleflater og bidra til utfasing av baner med gummigranulat. Dette vil øke behovet for løsninger som kan håndtere materialene fra utrangerte kunstgressbaner på en forsvarlig måte. Samtidig øker oppmerksomheten rundt hvordan gamle kunstgressbaner skal håndteres på en miljømessig forsvarlig måte. Mye av oppmerksomheten rundt kunstgress har de siste årene vært knyttet til gummigranulat. Prosjektet retter derimot blikket mot plasten i selve kunstgressmatten – gressfibrene og backingen – som i dag i stor grad går til forbrenning eller lagres i påvente av bedre løsninger. Målet er ikke bare å vise at plasten kan brukes på nytt, men å undersøke om den kan få en verdi som gjør det mer attraktivt å investere i løsninger for materialgjenvinning.

The project aims to review the methodology and data used to calculate greenhouse gas emissions associated with milk production in Landbrukets Klimakalkulator (Climate Calculator) and in life cycle assessment (LCA) of milk. The purpose of the review is to improve understanding of the similarities and differences in the methodology and underlying data used by the two models, and to assess the extent to which Landbrukets Klimakalkulator can meet TINE's requirements for documenting the carbon footprint of milk across the value chain.

Hallingdal is one of Norway's largest tourism regions, with many hotels, restaurants, cabins and holiday homes. The large seasonal variations in the number of visitors lead to significant amounts of food waste, while also creating challenges for effective waste management. In addition, food waste occurs in the grocery trade, the food industry, agriculture and private households. Hallingdal also has significant potential for increased sorting of food waste from households, as large amounts still end up in residual waste.

This pilot project will map the extent of food waste in the region, identify measures to prevent food waste and assess how food waste and other bioresources can be better utilized through circular solutions. In particular, the project will investigate the potential for local value creation through the production of biogas and biofertilizer based on food waste and bioresources from agriculture.

The work builds on previous resource mapping in Buskerud, which showed significant potential for better utilization of food waste and increased resource efficiency in the region. By mapping the current situation, the project will uncover the potential for reducing food waste, increasing the sorting of food waste and establishing solutions that can contribute to local value creation and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. At the same time, the project will assess the basis for a larger main project that can realize these opportunities in collaboration with regional actors.

In the longer term, the ambition is that a main project will contribute to reducing food waste from households, accommodation establishments and grocery stores by at least 20 percent, while at the same time increasing the sorting of food waste from the residual waste by at least 50 percent compared to the level in 2023. This will strengthen the circular bioeconomy in Hallingdal, reduce resource use and lay the foundation for new local value creation and employment.

SE-HYDRO is a Horizon Europe project developing innovative solutions to make hydropower more flexible, environmentally sustainable, and socially inclusive. As hydropower currently provides nearly 30% of the European Union's renewable electricity and plays a vital role in balancing variable energy sources such as wind and solar, it is essential for Europe's transition to a carbon-neutral energy system. At the same time, hydropower operations can impact river ecosystems, biodiversity, and local communities, creating a need for solutions that balance energy production with environmental protection and societal acceptance. 

Over the next 3.5 years, SE-HYDRO will develop and validate new approaches that combine artificial intelligence, digital twins, advanced hydropower management, environmental assessment, and stakeholder engagement to enable eco-flexible hydropower operation. The project will demonstrate these solutions at four pilot sites in Greece, France, Portugal, and Serbia, representing a wide range of hydropower technologies and river basin conditions. 

NORSUS will do both environmental LCA and social LCA in this project. The assessment will give important input for documenting and assessing both the social and environmental impacts of the operation solutions developed in the project. 

A unique feature of SE-HYDRO is its strong focus on societal readiness. By involving hydropower operators, policymakers, local communities, NGOs, and other river users throughout the project, SE-HYDRO aims to ensure that future hydropower solutions are developed with society as well as for society. The project will also establish a European Community of Practice to promote knowledge sharing and support the wider uptake of sustainable hydropower solutions.

By integrating technological innovation with environmental stewardship and participatory governance, SE-HYDRO will help ensure that hydropower continues to play a key role in Europe's renewable energy future while protecting ecosystems and strengthening public trust. 

Follow the project’s progress on https://www.se-hydro.eu/ or LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/se-hydro/  

Talgø MøreTre AS produserer impregnert trelast til proff- og privatmarkedet, og produktet MøreRoyal er dobbeltbehandlende materialer av høy kvalitet som nå er klassifisert i brannklasse D. Talgø ønsker å videreutvikle MøreRoyal for å oppnå bestandighet mot brann og råte ved å utvikle biobasert impregnseringsmiddel. Ved å ta i bruk ligninbaserte additiver og en ny impregneringsprosess er målet å redusere bruken av kobber og energi i produksjonen, samtidig som produktet oppnår brannklasse B. Prosjektet kombinerer laboratorie- og pilotforsøk for å utvikle en kostnadseffektiv og miljøvennlig produksjonsprosess som kan møte fremtidens krav til holdbare byggematerialer.