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Tall oil is a treasure trove of bio-based products

ChemistryCase
Tall oil based product: a car tire, lipstick, cleaning product, paint.

Crude Tall Oil (CTO) is a versatile, valuable and renewable substance the fractions of which…

Frontrunner in innovation – UPM produces low emission diesel from crude tall oil

EnergyCase
UPM Lappeenranta biorefinery.

UPM has built the world´s first commercial scale biorefinery producing wood-based renewable diesel in…

Neste Oil produces renewable fuel with innovative technology

EnergyCase

By using the NEXBTL technology developed in Finland, almost any vegetable oil or animal fat…

Regulation to promote bioeconomy – project

BioeconomyCase
A section sign on blue background. Illustrative picture.

The ‘Regulation to promote bioeconomy’ project examines legislative and administrative obstacles and possibilities in terms…

Bioeconomy in practise – from wood to wheels

Wood and forestBlog

5 Feb 2015 A bus is waiting in the front of The Ministry of Employment and the…

Attitude and Prioritisation Needed in Finnish Bioeconomy

BioeconomyBlog

Jan 19, 2015 It is hoped that the bioeconomy will become a driver for Finnish trade and…

Finnish Bioeconomy – How to communicate the concept and opportunities?

Wood and forestBlog

December 8th 2014 Early October, during the biomass Chemistry lectures for the 20 odd international students pursuing…

Sustainable Bioenergy Solutions for Tomorrow (BEST) research program

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Best - Sustainable bioenergy solutions for tomorrow -logo.

The BEST program makes the best of today’s Finnish bioenergy know-how to build new…

Implementation of the Finnish Bioeconomy Strategy

BioeconomyCase
Strategic goals of bioeconomy strategy in Finland. Competitive operating environment, new business from bioeconomy, a strong competence base and accessibility and sustainability of biomasses.

The Finnish Bioeconomy Strategy compiles the actions required to develop the bioeconomy. The aim is…

Video: Forest based Bioeconomy in Finland

Wood and forestVideo

Welcome to the land of Bioeconomy; the future of sustainable economic growth and wellbeing – also…

Sustainable growth from bioeconomy – The forest bioeconomy perspective

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Sustainable growth from bioeconomy – The forest bioeconomy perspective from Biotalous.fi…

Video: Finnish bioeconomy

BioeconomyVideo

Plywood

Wood and forestCase

Thanks to its strength and lightness, plywood is suitable for a variety of end-uses from…

Paper

Wood and forestCase

The word paper brings to mind newspapers, magazines, books, office paper, toilet paper and so…

Woodcast

Wood and forestCase

Made from wood and biodegradable plastic, Woodcast® is an innovative, ecological and completely non-toxic casting…

Wood shavings as animal bedding material

Wood and forestCase

Light-coloured wood shavings used in stalls provide horses with protection against cold floors and give…