Metsä Group’s pilot plant for lignin processing has begun operations in Äänekoski. The plant uses lignin separated from the production process of the bioproduct mill as its raw material, and its nominal capacity is two tons of a new type…
Mikael Ehrs, lecturer at Novia University of Applied Sciences, encourages owners of biowaste streams to consider alternatives to biogas production. If the bio-waste generated in connection with your own production, or more specifically the side streams, is processed into transport…
A new guide helps entrepreneurs take advantage of the opportunities offered by the circular economy. Start by looking at your largest waste stream as a potentially valuable raw material. According to market analyses, the value of the circular economy market,…
The BIOTUTO project has published a guidebook on biogas agreements to facilitate the negotiation process between farmers and biogas plants when drawing up agreements. The guidebook offers practical support to farm entrepreneurs and biogas companies and provides tips on issues…
New solutions for logistics and transport planning in the bio-circular economy will be developed in KristinaEco. The new SmartBioLog project aims to make more efficient and sustainable use of the region’s side streams, such as fish farming, potato cultivation, and…
The European Commission has approved a bioeconomy strategy for the EU. The goal is a clean, competitive, and resilient European economy. The EU is moving towards a circular economy and a low-carbon economy and is seeking to reduce its dependence…
KristinaEco has published guidelines on how to make a plan for expanding your own business. We help farmers, forest owners, and fish processors create new business from underutilized or wasted production. KristinaEco also works in other ways to develop new…
In future, a farm will also be eligible for support for investment in a biogas plant if part of the energy produced is sold off the farm for use in non-agricultural production activities. This change may contribute to improving the…
According to designer Krista Virtanen, Kuura Saunawear proves that wood-based textile fibres play important role in the textile industry’s transition to a more sustainable future. The collection features Metsä Group’s Kuura fibre produced from softwood pulp, and it will be…
Microcrystalline cellulose, or MCC, has long been known as an important raw material in pharmaceuticals, food and cosmetics. However, its widespread use has been limited by the costly and environmentally damaging manufacturing process. Now, a new process developed at Aalto…