ViteMeir is the Environmental Lighthouse!

From left: CEO Gry Høyheim , mascot Sophus Lie and mayor Stig Ove Ølmheim

ViteMeir has officially received the Environmental Lighthouse plaque and of course we could not let the occasion pass us by quietly. In real ViteMeir -style we rode on with horse, larvae and nitrogen!

In the development of the center, the academic profile, REINT, was the guiding principle for the content. REINT stands for resources, energy, innovation, nature and technology. In ViteMeir its new strategy is sustainability is still just as relevant, and we have, among other things, emphasized the UN's Sustainable Development Goal 13, Stopping climate change. ViteMeir Through exhibitions and learning programs, we will help strengthen the ability of individuals and institutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, adapt to and mitigate the consequences of climate change and provide early warning, and also strengthen education and awareness about this. With this in mind, it is important for us to become Environmental Lighthouse certified and we are happy to finally receive the visible proof.

Environmentally friendly and short-distance transport

Mayor Stig Ove Ølmheim and the fjord dweller Tord

We received the environmental lighthouse and wanted the transport for the mayor to be in line with the theme. Siri Hatlevoll Helle showed up with her fjord horse Tord and cart. The fjord horse is one of the world's oldest horse breeds and is the Westland horse above all others because it is skilled in steep and rough terrain. The horse Tord is stationed at the Vangestad farm, a stone's throw from ViteMeir , and the fuel is grass from natural meadows grown on the farm. Can it get more environmentally friendly? The mayor received transportation to his door in an environmentally friendly, but somewhat unusual way.

Plaque and nitrogen

Daily manager Gry Høyheim was on hand to receive the Environmental Lighthouse plaque on behalf of ViteMeir . Our mascot Sophus Lie was also there. “The only thing missing was that ViteMeir "With our profile, we manage to qualify for this certification, but there is still a lot of hard and systematic work behind this," says the CEO Gry Høyheim . “I praise them employees who stand for our social mission every day”, concludes Gry. Mayor Stig Ove Ølmheim was very pleased with an unusual presentation, which included nitrogen, witches’ flour and a little science lesson. After the obligatory handshake, he read out the certifier’s assessment of ViteMeir .

Vitemeiir is an experience center that not only gives visitors good insights and experiences within the climate and environment, but also employees The company has worked, and is working actively and purposefully within the climate, environment and working environment. The certifier hereby confirms Vitemeir as an environmental lighthouse.

“Continue the positive, committed and targeted work within the climate, environment and working environment” is the cerificator's recommendation for further efforts. “This is a recommendation of the rare kind”, says Mayor Stig Ove Ølmheim. “It tends to be more demanding”, he concludes.

Coffee, larvae and Energy House

We couldn't let the mayor go until we had ordered coffee from the new barista machine in SmakeMeir . Since it was a nice time for brunch, we also dished up some caterpillar waffles. “Oh, these were really good,” said the mayor of the protein-rich and future-oriented waffles.

Mayor Stig Ove Ølmheim with freshly brewed coffee and caterpillar waffle.

The visit ended with the premiere of the brand new installation “Energihuset”. The mayor was the first to try it out and thought that this was a good installation to make visitors aware of their electricity consumption at home. “This was the shock button” he said when he saw the effect of taking a long shower.