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From wastewater to resource - the circular systems of tomorrow

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Coordinator RISE Research Institutes of Sweden AB - Bioekonomi och hälsa - Kretsloppsteknik
Funding from Vinnova SEK 500 000
Project duration November 2024 - May 2025
Status Completed
Venture Impact Innovation Water Wave Societies - Programme-specific interventions
Call Impact Innovation: Collaboration for Sustainable water for all - a Water Wise Societies programme intervention 2024

Important results from the project

Our foresight work revealed a strong desire among stakeholders to act now to enable more resource-efficient systems. This involves technology, processes, acceptance, policy, infrastructure, and funding. Future water and wastewater systems will focus more on resource recovery, requiring solutions for both existing systems and new developments.

Expected long term effects

By building actor networks and fostering positive dialogue, doors open for future development where nutrients from wastewater are reused. The project´s results will be carried forward through the existing “Swedish Nutrient Platform” network and will also support an application for a transition lab within Water Wise Societies.

Approach and implementation

The project focused on foresight and system analysis. A digital workshop explored stakeholders and the current state. A physical workshop followed, focusing on trends, the future, vision, and roadmap. 40 participants joined, including 5 group leaders ensuring inclusive and focused discussions. A final digital workshop refined the roadmap. A report was produced and open for input during the revision phase.

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Last updated 12 July 2025

Reference number 2024-02794