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Goal 12. Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

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Researcher Careers in Finland: Eduardo Anaya studies dyes and cellulosic materials

BioeconomyCase

Researcher, PhD Eduardo Anaya works at Aalto University and studies dyes and cellulosic materials. Currently…

Arkio Industries developed a solid material out of cellulose

BioeconomyCase

The Finnish startup company Arkio Industries has developed an innovative material based on cellulose, with…

More wood surfaces to hospitals and health care centres

BuildingCase
Sairaalan aula, jossa kaiteet puisia.

Would it be possible to increase the use of wood in health care buildings? This…

Finland joins non-paper: The bioeconomy must be at the core of the EU’s industrial policy

Editors' choiceCase
DNA-kierre.

Bio-based solutions and biotechnologies drive circular bioeconomy. They boost EU competitiveness, create jobs, and enhance…

BioUPGRADE -project: Using proteins to upgrade biomass for biomaterials engineering

ChemistryBlog

When we think about biomass, the first thing that usually comes to mind is how…

Biomaterials from Microbial Chitin

ChemistryBlog

In a world where plastic pollution is rampant, sustainable biomaterials have become increasingly important. An…

New Biosynthetic pathways to microbial pigments

ChemistryBlog

In a world without colors, life would be dull and uninspiring. Yet nearly all of…

Fluff Stuff develops plant-based textile fillings from peatlands

Fish and watersCase
Tummahiuksinen nainen punaisessa takissa seisoo ulkona ja pitelee kädessään osmankäämejä.

To replace down and polyester, Fluff Stuff processes cattail seed hairs into a filling that…

Better Nanocellulose with Forest Side Streams!

ChemistryVideo

Researchers at FinnCERES, Aalto University, and VTT have developed an additive derived from tree bark…

Hiukka Hyvä produces oil spill mats from human hair and dog fur

Fish and watersCase

European hair salons and barber shops generate 72 million kilograms of hair waste each year, while…

Acoustic tiles made of wood fibre reduce the carbon footprint

Wood and forestCase

Wood fiber acoustic tiles are changing the building sector, one tile at a time. It…

VTT’s Pilot Platform Brings New Methods to Effective Recycling of Plastics and Mixed Textiles

BioeconomyCase
Bioruukin laitteistoa.

VTT Bioruukki pilot centre will investigate new recycling methods for plastics and mixed textiles. The…

A Pilot Environment for Sustainable Manufacturing of Fiber Products

ChemistryCase

Using current methods for producing paper, cardboard, tissue paper, and nonwovens requires much water, and…

New Digital Development Platform – Biosynthetic Materials Ten Times Faster Than Before

ChemistryCase

Developing biosynthetic materials aims to replace fossil, carbon-based raw materials in industrial production and create…

The transition of the textile and fashion industry creates sustainable growth

BioeconomyBlog
Kuvassa kädet

Finnish companies producing bio-based and recyclable textile fibres and materials would benefit from a development…

A container full of animal feed – fly pupae grown on waste potatoes can be used as feed for chickens or fish

FoodCase
Valkoisella pöydällä mustasotilaskärpäsen toukkia

Manna Insect Ltd grows black soldier fly larvae in containers. The larvae become animal feed,…