Industrial symbiosis

An operation model based on co-operation in which companies make efficient use of each other’s side-flows, technology, expertise and services. What might be side-flow or waste to one company becomes a profitable resource for another, saves costs and reduces environmental effects. Sitra has launched FISS (the Finnish Industrial Symbiosis System), an operating model for industrial symbioses in Finland. FISS is operated by Motiva. Read more.