ecological
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Noora Yau, a doctoral researcher who developed wood-based crystals, was awarded 10,000 euros – Ecological sparkle replaces glitter
Noora Yau, a doctoral researcher developing glittering wood for the fashion industry, has been awarded a doctoral prize worth 10,000 euros from the Finnish Natural Resources Research Foundation. Designer Noora Yau, who completed her doctoral thesis at Aalto University […]
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Ecological textile fiber production continues: Spinnova prepares to restart production at Woodspin demo factory
Spinnova restarts its textile fiber production in Jyväskylä a year after Suzano withdrew and aims back towards industrial scale. Spinnova’s demo factory in Jyväskylä will start […]
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Government public procurement is being harnessed to accelerate the circular economy
The Government has approved a decision-in-principle that guides public procurement to promote the circular economy and reduce environmental impacts. The Government has set new ecological criteria for public procurement […]
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Buying recycled gifts is getting easier – New business models can reduce the environmental impact of gifts
Are you planning to buy a recycled gift? You probably will. A study conducted at the University of Eastern Finland shows that the intention to buy recycled gifts often leads to the purchase decision. […]
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Precise rules for companies' environmental claims – the Green Claims Directive failed, but the Green Transition Consumer Protection Directive is already in the public domain
(For subscribers.) Although the European Commission decided in the summer that it would withdraw the Green Claims Directive, which was designed to curb companies' green claims, companies' environmental claims have […]
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A Helsinki-based company restores yellowed branded sneakers to white again – tips for an ecological everyday life from Stoa's All Things Recycle event
(For subscribers.) The shoes are otherwise intact, but the originally white soles have turned yellow. Should I buy new ones? Helsinki-based startup Cleanit Oy […]
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When all the trash cans don't fit under the sink, when a stain won't come off your favorite shirt... - Martta's audiobook series shares advice on ecological home care
Plastic packaging, cardboard, newspapers. Metal cans, glass jars, biowaste. Bottles, batteries, old medicines. All of this waste would require its own separate collection containers or bins – but […]
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Natural dyes in textile dyeing: An ecological alternative from sidestream materials
The use of natural dyes in textile dyeing has emerged as an innovative solution that combines ecology, sustainability and a stunning color palette. More and more clothing manufacturers are seeking […]
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