Successful Monitoring Meeting in Þorlákshöfn
Last week, the Terraforming LIFE consortium held a successful monitoring meeting with representatives from CINEA (the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency) and ELMEN EEIG. The meeting took place at the Town Hall in Þorlákshöfn, and was attended by all consortium members as well as representatives from Rannís (the Icelandic Centre for Research), which […]
Strong Momentum in the project
The past few weeks have been busy and exciting for Terraforming LIFE. The project continues to move in the right direction, and several important milestones have been reached. Here’s a summary of recent developments: Task force on the Value of Fish Sludge A task force has been established to explore and develop opportunities related to […]
From Waste to Value: Exploring Opportunities at the Biogas and Fertilizer Conference
It was a real pleasure to present Terraforming LIFE and learn about other exciting initiatives at the recent conference Biogas and Fertilizer Production: Opportunities for Icelandic Agriculture, held at Hotel Selfoss last week. A broad group of stakeholders gathered to explore diverse projects related to biogas and fertilizer production. The program was wide-ranging, covering proposed […]
Project Board Meeting – Aligning on Progress and Plans
In early May, the Terraforming LIFE project board gathered in Þorlákshöfn to review the project’s progress and plan the next steps. Representatives from the partner organizations discussed project developments, upcoming activities, and how to ensure continued success in transforming organic waste into valuable resources – organic fertilizer and biogas. We’re excited about the ongoing collaboration […]
One year extension!
Terraforming LIFE has been granted a one year extension. The project was originally planned to run from June 2023 to May 2027 but has now been extended to May 2028. This extension gives us valuable time to deepen our research and expand the project’s impact. Lately, we have been collecting more samples of animal manure […]
Visit to Orkugerðin to collect bone meal
Last week, we visited Orkugerðin, which produces bone meal from slaughterhouse waste. The meal is exported to Norway to Yara but is also used locally as fertilizer by nearby farmers. We’re interested in exploring whether Terraforming LIFE and Orkugerðin could collaborate, so we collected samples of the meal and sent them for chemical analysis. Ólafur […]
What’s the status of Terraforming LIFE?
These days, we’re working on various preparatory tasks—such as conducting chemical analyses on different types of livestock manure. For example, the week before last we visited Kjalarnes, where we were allowed to collect samples from Stjörnugrís. We gathered 3 x 200 grams of pig manure and sent the samples for analysis to Efnagreining ehf. in […]
Terraforming life presented to Nordic farmers
In August, The Icelandic Farmers Association hosted an annual meeting of the Nordic Farmers’ Associations (NBC) where representatives from Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark convened to address shared challenges and opportunities in Nordic agriculture, focusing on food security, sustainability, and energy. The event featured the introduction of the Terraforming LIFE project, a visionary initiative […]
Orkídea Showcases EU Projects at Icelandic Innovation Week
Orkídea took the stage at the Icelandic Innovation Week, presenting two groundbreaking EU-backed projects: Value4Farm and TerraformingLIFE. TerraformingLIFE explores innovative solutions for environmental restoration. The project highlight Orkídea’s commitment to advancing eco-friendly technologies and sustainable development. The event gathered key innovators and industry leaders, further positioning Iceland as a hub for forward-thinking environmental solutions.
The Icelandic Delegation Visits Faroe Islands to Learn from Förka
A delegation of representatives from the Icelandic organizations participating in Terraforming Life recently traveled to the Faroe Islands to explore Förka bioplant, an innovative project transforming organic waste into biofuel and fertilizer. The visit was a vital step in fostering collaboration and gaining insight into this groundbreaking initiative in Iceland, which aims to tackle waste […]
