Tuesday 1st of October in Silfurberg B at 16:00
Steinar Wasmuth, CEO Bioretur AS
- Iceland stands at the threshold of a sustainable revolution in land-based aquaculture. With ambitious plans for salmon production, the country faces the challenge of managing large amounts of fish sludge. Rather than treating this as waste, Bioretur presents an innovative and economically rational solution: transforming fish sludge into valuable resources.
By utilizing advanced sludge treatment technology, including our Super Heated Steam (SHS) drying system, we ensure a hygienized and storage-stable product with over 90% dry matter. This process not only reduces disposal costs and environmental impact but also enables the recovery of essential nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus, vital for agriculture.
With a projected biomass production of 150.000 tons annually, Iceland has the potential to establish value chains for both fish, biproducts and sludge, creating a local industry and export opportunities. Our expertise in designing processing plants and market access ensures that this initiative can scale efficiently, supporting both sustainability and economic growth.
Join us as we explore how Iceland can move beyond sludge treatment and into a thriving circular economy—turning waste into wealth while protecting the environment.
