Nordic Waves was founded in 2019 as a reaction to the increasing pollution of our oceans. We soon realized that our main concern was not fixed by reasoning the use of ocean waste, and incentivizing an ocean cleanup, but by having an economic model that kept input circulating.

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Circular economy and its core principles quickly became the umbrella that could solve most of our barriers and objectives, suitable for different settings – which ultimately lead to the Global Goals. Our vision and, in response, our mission thus grew bigger.

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We found that economic incentives created through commercial development, as a result of innovation targeting the interests of the environment and society, were our path to best practices. It was, and is, a tangible way to develop solutions that both seek prosperity and work to reverse the global temperature rise to keep it below the vital 1.5 ° C pre-industrial levels.

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"Zero emissions are not enough. We must also draw down the carbon that is already overheating the planet. Restoring nature through the course of circular economies are fundamental if we are to stand a chance of providing good life’s for all citizens in the world. It is my opinion, that the circular economy is a way to increase prosperity while reducing demands on finite raw materials and minimizing negative externalities.

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I am proud that Nordic Waves is working at the forefront of these efforts, providing access to approaches and solutions, and guidance to enable change at a global scale." - Nicolai Alexandrowski, Founder

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