industristrømmer
Industristrømmer, or industrial streams, is a concept used in industrial ecology and sustainability to describe the flows of material, energy and information that move through and between industrial systems. It encompasses inputs such as raw materials and energy, transformations within processes, and outputs including products, by-products, wastes, and emissions. It also includes information flows such as data, control signals, and documentation that enable coordination and optimization.
Material streams include resource inputs, coproducts, residues, and waste streams that may be recycled or recovered
Methodologically, the study of industristrømmer uses material flow analysis (MFA), energy balances, life cycle assessment (LCA),
One well-known example of industrial symbiosis is the Kalundborg Eco-Industrial Park in Denmark, where surplus heat,
Challenges include data availability, trust among partners, regulatory barriers, and the need for compatible infrastructure. When