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Finland faces a 175 million euro fine for waste electrical equipment ending up on the roads – Experts: “The fine would be based on false information”
(For subscribers.) The European Commission proposed in July that a new own resources levy would be levied on member states in 2028. The amount of the annual levy would be based on […]
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Betolar helps make mining more sustainable by utilizing side streams and reducing waste
Finnish materials technology company Betolar has joined a Norwegian critical minerals project, which aims to achieve sustainable mining and low-carbon concrete production. Latest news […]
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Denmark plans to close its waste-to-energy plants – Will Finland follow Sweden's lead in waste incineration overcapacity?
(For subscribers.) There is extensive waste incineration overcapacity in the Nordic countries. However, the countries have very different strategies regarding the role of waste-to-energy in the future. […]
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Focus on northern waste management
COMMERCIAL COOPERATION A Finn, a Swede and a Norwegian compared their countries' waste management. "We transport all recyclable waste south," the Norwegian said. "That's how it is with us," said […]
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Should single-use plastic be banned? Should binding sustainability criteria be created for plastics? – Wide support for global plastic waste agreement as negotiations begin
Can the leakage of plastic waste into the world's oceans, atmosphere and soil be permanently stopped? There seems to be growing support for a global agreement to reduce plastic waste. The UN launched […]
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Rester and Södra to collaborate – Nordic hub for textile recycling created
Finnish textile circular economy company Rester and Swedish forest industry company Södra are starting a collaboration. The companies will establish a hub in Gothenburg, Sweden, where various […]
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Circular Economy Center launched a hydrogen project in Maritime Lapland
The Circular Economy Center is starting to explore hydrogen opportunities in the Maritime Lapland Economic Region. The hydrogen project will create an overall picture of the hydrogen economy, hydrogen users, logistics and key hydrogen technologies for the region’s companies and […]
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The first value chain for chemical recycling
Europe's first complete value chain for chemical recycling of plastic waste is being completed. Norwegian company Quantafuel will launch a commercial-scale chemical recycling of plastic waste in the first quarter of this year […]
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