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Electric and smart cars are changing car dismantling and recycling – Researcher: Circular economy reduces material availability risks
(For subscribers.) Electrifying and increasingly intelligent transport requires critical raw materials. The autumn seminar on producer responsibility highlighted that the availability of materials could be improved through the circular economy […]
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Malin zu Castell-Rüdenhausen: Lessons learned from waste streams
(For subscribers.) That's what this is about! Malin zu Castell-Rüdenhausen's doctoral thesis is currently in a fruitful phase. After immersing herself in various waste streams for 15 years in her research career, […]
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Neste's Petri Lehmus appointed Director of VTT's Materials and Energy Business Unit
Petri Lehmus, Doctor of Chemical Engineering, has been appointed Director of VTT's Materials and Energy business area and a member of the research institute's management team. He will start his position […]
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Circular Economy Coalition sends greetings to Brussels: Circular economy regulation must support the industrial breakthrough of pilot solutions
The Circular Economy Coalition, established to promote the circular economy, has begun work to remove barriers that slow down the uptake of circular economy solutions. The coalition is now actively seeking to influence EU policy and […]
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A time travel to the future of food: Cellular agriculture is changing the way we eat
(For subscribers.) The FoodTec fair sought solutions to the changing needs of the future food system. Cellular agriculture is an emerging form of food production, the possibilities of which were highlighted by Valio and VTT. Population growth, […]
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Super-absorbent microplastic-free material for diapers and agriculture – Finnish startup raises millions in funding
VTT-based deep technology company Elea & Lili has raised 2,5 million euros in funding to advance its materials from pilot scale production. The funding round was led by Lifeline Ventures. […]
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Outokumpu launches circular economy ecosystem – aiming for a European model for utilizing mine side streams
Outokumpu’s Kemi mine is launching a large-scale data-driven circular economy ecosystem, aiming to put the mine’s side streams to good use. At the same time, the need for virgin raw materials will be reduced. The company’s […]
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Less and less single-use plastic – Restaurants, shops and events are preparing for reusable containers and filling customers' own take-away containers
(For customers.) In February of next year, customers should be able to take their takeout food or drink from a restaurant with them in a container they bring themselves, if they wish. Also […]
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