What is Nordinvent’s Project All About?
At its core, Nordinvent is all about turning waste into something valuable — from residue to revenue, if you will. They offer bioprocessing as a service, aiming to create a smoother, more efficient way to scale sustainable products. The idea? To speed up the circular transition, which, frankly, is moving way too slow. The big issue lies in the gap between those who create waste and those who want to turn that waste into new products. Nordinvent steps in to bridge that gap by taking in waste from the food and service industries and refining it into a stable, homogenous product. This approach means faster scaling, less variation, and a more reliable supply chain.
Main Benefits of Nordinvent’s Approach
Here’s what makes their process stand out:
- Waste is received at a broad spectrum biorefinery located in Næstved, where quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) are performed on incoming materials.
- Each batch is assigned a unique number, ensuring traceability and consistency.
- Materials are processed to last longer before further refinement.
- Processing steps include extraction, drying, homogenization, and milling — all tailored in collaboration with clients.
- Finished products are stored until clients are ready, ensuring a stable supply chain with high-quality materials always available.
How Does the Processing Work?
The processing itself is a bit of a secret sauce, developed in close collaboration with clients and kept confidential. But generally speaking, it revolves around a few critical steps: extraction to pull out valuable components, drying to preserve the material, homogenization to ensure uniformity, and milling to achieve the desired texture or particle size. This tailored approach allows for flexibility depending on the waste material and the end product requirements. It’s this customization that helps startups overcome the challenge of inconsistent waste streams and scale their production sustainably.
Reception and Quality Control
When materials arrive at Nordinvent’s facility, they don’t just get dumped in a pile. Instead, each batch undergoes thorough QA/QC checks to make sure it meets strict standards. This step is crucial because it sets the foundation for everything that follows. Once approved, the material is assigned a batch number — a simple but effective way to track and manage inventory. Then, it’s processed to extend shelf life before moving on to the next phase. This careful handling ensures that the final product is stable and reliable, ready to meet client demands without surprises.
Meet the Team Behind the Innovation
Behind this innovative process is a dedicated team with diverse expertise:
- Marianne – Chief Commercial Officer & Sustainability Lead
- Lars – CEO
- Samuel – Mechanical Team Lead
- Rikke – Biological Team Lead
- Brian – Mechanical Team Member
- Charlotte – Process Operation Specialist
- Marcus – Mechanical Team Member
Each member plays a vital role in making sure the bioprocessing service runs smoothly and sustainably, combining technical know-how with a passion for circular economy solutions.
Project Impact on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – by turning waste into valuable products, reducing landfill and resource waste.
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure – through innovative bioprocessing technologies and scalable solutions.
- SDG 13: Climate Action – by promoting circular economy practices that lower environmental impact.
- SDG 2: Zero Hunger – indirectly supporting food security by optimizing food industry waste streams.
Why Nordinvent’s Model Matters
In a world where sustainability is no longer optional, Nordinvent’s approach offers a practical, scalable solution to a tricky problem. The friction between waste producers and product creators has long slowed progress in circular economy efforts. By refining waste into a stable, homogenous product, Nordinvent removes a major barrier — unpredictability. This means startups can finally build financially sustainable operations around waste products, and established companies can collaborate without fearing operational risks. It’s a win-win that pushes the circular transition forward, one batch at a time.
