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Dissertation: Public guidance may inadvertently slow down the circular economy transition but also accelerate it
Hanna Entsalo's recent doctoral dissertation shows that policy strategies and legislation can simultaneously both accelerate and slow down the transition towards a circular economy. Hanna Entsalo […]
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Circular Economy Forum: Circular Economy 2035 – what will be decided now?
COMMERCIAL COOPERATION With what decisions will we build a circular economy in Finland by 2035? The Future Circular Economy Forum will bring together decision-makers, companies, cities and […]
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Plastic waste in the field awakened the organic industry
(For subscribers.) The plastic waste scandal prompted biowaste industry players to step up their cooperation and develop solutions to reduce plastic waste. In September 2024, Maaseudun Tulevaisuus published an article that […]
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Recycling to glory – vital rare earth metals are now being hunted from new sources
Finnish researchers are starting to investigate which currently underexploited sources could be used to recover rare earth metals in the future. A project launched by the University of Jyväskylä and the Finnish Environment Institute […]
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New EU regulation brings more ways to tackle illegal waste shipments – fly nuisance in Loviisa port blamed on authorities
The EU's new Waste Shipment Regulation strengthens controls on waste imports and gives authorities new ways to combat illegal shipments. Waste imports to Finland have increased […]
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Syke lays off 38 employees
The Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) has concluded its collective bargaining negotiations. As a result of the negotiations, Syke will lay off 38 people and make 11 people part-time. The negotiations concerned a maximum of 80 people […]
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With these measures, Finland would reach its forest sustainability goals – The positive economic impacts of sustainability measures are not yet included in the researchers' extensive study
Researchers have found a comprehensive solution package that would change the use of forests in a way that ensures carbon neutrality, biodiversity, and good water quality.
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Experts: Finland will fall behind in the circular economy of plastics without additional action
The implementation of a circular economy for plastics in Finland requires extensive and continuous efforts. A recent report from the PlastLIFE project published by the Finnish Environment Institute states that although the circular economy for plastics […]
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