An eco-industrial park at Álfsnes presents an exciting opportunity to build a world-class green commercial zone. This conclusion comes from an interdisciplinary team that conducted an in-depth feasibility assessment for the Álfsnes site. The City Executive Council greenlit the project's next phase based on the consulting team's recommendations.
This comprehensive report presents ideas for the site's future direction, outlining how its planning and action plan could make large-scale circular processes viable. An eco-industrial park aims to reduce landfill use and pollution by treating materials discarded by residents and businesses as valuable resources.
The consultants' summary analyzes resource streams in the capital area and the potential for an industrial ecosystem. It also includes initial draft layouts for the site, potential operating models, and recommendations on project planning, financing, and more.
The report concludes that Álfsnes is a strong fit for the project given the site's existing and planned infrastructure, including a port and upcoming multidirectional road connections. The location offers access to varied resource streams capable of supporting its operations. The site houses SORPA bs.'s current landfill and the GAJA gas and composting facility, which is expected to serve as the eco-industrial park's hub.
This feasibility study marks just the first step in developing the eco-industrial park. The City Executive Council's approved next steps include developing a business plan for the eco-industrial park based on existing data.
The consulting team behind the feasibility study consists of ReSource International, M/Studio, and Transition Labs. The City selected this team through an open tender process targeting broad and varied expertise.
A resource park of this scale would become a key pillar of the circular economy envisioned in the Green Deal — Reykjavík City's overarching strategy through 2030 for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Further project details are available on the Green Deal website.
Related topics:
- The report presented to the City Executive Council, alongside the mayor's proposal: Eco-industrial park at Álfsnes — feasibility study and next steps
- Green Deal website: Eco-industrial park in Álfsnes – Green Deal action
- Reykjavík City gallery: Álfsnes — eco-industrial park