Safety & environmental care
A resource managed for renewal.
Harvesting, production and workplace policies are built around safety, traceability and respect for Breiðafjörður.
Tracked harvest areas
Harvesting areas are GPS tracked and the company returns only after at least four years of regrowth.
Top growth trimmed
Mechanical cutters trim the upper part of Ascophyllum while leaving the holdfast intact.
Geothermal heat
Local geothermal wells provide heat for the drying process through heat exchangers.
Research support
Thorverk supports seaweed research with materials, vessels, vehicles and experienced staff.
Regulated harvest
The plant operates under national regulation and annual allowances informed by biomass estimates.
Green bookkeeping
Thorverk reports that it keeps green accounts and sets sustainability goals every two years.
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