E. Langemyr Eriksen et at. (2023)
This report provides policy guidance to advance industrial symbiosis in Europe, with a focus on recovering excess heat and cold. Based on case studies in five regions, it identifies key enablers and barriers, emphasising the importance of local facilitators and improved regulatory integration. Recommendations include connecting producers and users and enabling experimentation through financial instruments and regulatory sandboxes.
Framework Conditions and Policy Recommendations for Industrial Symbiosis
This report analyzes the key framework conditions necessary to enable and scale industrial symbiosis, with a particular focus on policy and regulatory environments. It examines how legal frameworks, economic incentives, and institutional arrangements influence the development of resource exchanges between industries. The study highlights the importance of coherent policies, clear regulatory definitions (e.g., waste versus by-products), and supportive governance structures in reducing barriers to implementation. It also explores the role of financial mechanisms, innovation support, and intermediary organizations in facilitating collaboration among stakeholders. Drawing on case studies and practical experiences, the report provides targeted policy recommendations aimed at improving enabling conditions and accelerating the adoption of industrial symbiosis practices. The findings underline the need for integrated and multi-level approaches to support the transition towards a circular and resource-efficient economy.