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Will the RES Directive be replaced by a regulation?
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE Directive) may be replaced by a regulation in the context of the reform. The EU Commission is expected to present its proposal for a Circular Economy Act (CEA) […]
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Finland's plastic recycling rate was the second lowest in the EU
Finland has lagged behind other countries in recycling plastic packaging waste. Recent statistics from Eurostat show that Finland's plastic packaging waste recycling rate is the second worst among EU countries: […]
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The Food Industry event brought together food industry experts in Tampere
New food production technologies and the promotion of food exports interested professionals: The Food Industry trade fair event held in September gathered the halls of the Tampere Fair and Sports Centre […]
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KiertoLa offers flexibility
COMMERCIAL COOPERATION Loimi-Häme Waste Management's new sorting station KiertoLa serves customers with a new concept. The aim is to make recycling easy and pleasant for the customer. Loimi-Häme Waste Management […]
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Fires at waste facilities tripled – Battery fires cause billions in damages to the waste management industry annually
Missorted batteries cause an average of 30 fires per day in waste management in Europe. The industry's umbrella organization FEAD is calling on the EU to take action to reduce fire risks and reduce costs […]
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Mirka and Adven invest in abrasive waste recycling – Take-back model for used abrasive products expands
Abrasives manufacturer Mirka and energy company Adven are expanding their cooperation in Jepua, Ostrobothnia. Adven is investing in a new drum boiler that enables the recovery of valuable materials contained in abrasive waste […]
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The government would ease the deposit requirements for mining waste
The government proposes that the VAT portion be removed from the waste deposits for waste areas for extractive waste. The amendment to the Environmental Protection Act aims to improve the operating conditions of the mining sector and reduce the financing costs of companies. In the future […]
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30 companies are working to improve the utilization of domestic wool
The aim is to increase the processing and use of wool produced in Finland in the Suomivilla project, which was launched in September 2026. The project also seeks new uses for wool by-products and […]
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