Articles

13 Jan - 2022

New paper bags for waste to be tested in Värmland

Carrier bags made of paper are becoming more common in Swedish waste bins as plastic bags are being phased out in the stores. But the paper bags are not adapted for residual waste, which creates problems in the system. Now, four companies in central Sweden are working together to give paper bags a given place...

22 Dec - 2021

The future grows in the forest

“To achieve a green transition, we must dare to question and show new ways and contexts for our entrepreneurs. We must be courageous, open-minded and collaborative. This way, we promote innovation, sustainability, and long-term vision for the forest in the future”, says Sandra Sundbäck, CEO of Paper Province. The strategic idea of Paper Province is...

21 Dec - 2021

Highlights from the year with connection to digital forest innovations

Smart digitisation can make the forest industry more efficient and sustainable. Let us take a glimpse at some exciting and promising solutions from around Europe that can contribute to digitising the forest industry. Since 2020 Paper Province has been an active partner in the ROSEWOOD4.0 network. In collaboration with several European actors we harness the...

15 Dec - 2021

Renewcell teams up with AFRY to digitalize production

Textile recycling company Renewcell has chosen AFRY as a partner to digitalize production in its production facilities in Kristinehamn and Sundsvall. AFRY will deliver an industrial IT solution and the digital platform will act as a hub for all information in the production process. Renewcell is a multi-award winning textile recycling company. With the technology...

10 Dec - 2021

Dedicated wood construction expert receives Paper Province Award

Every year, Paper Province awards someone who has made a significant contribution to boost the sustainable bioeconomy. This year’s winner, Lars Atterfors, is awarded for his engagement in the industrial wood construction industry. “It is an honor and feels a bit unreal, but also great”, says Lars Atterfors. The modern construction industry uses large amounts...

26 Nov - 2021

Paper Province part of the ROSEWOOD4.0 knowledge platform for regional forest innovation

The EU project ROSEWOOD4.0 now launches a new repository for best practices and innovative digital solutions aiming to revolutionise the European forestry and wood sector. The open portal is available as a result of the project in which Paper Province has been an active partner. Paper Province represents Sweden in the ROSEWOOD4.0 project and is...

23 Nov - 2021

Increasing production of green graphene

Using lignin, Bright Day Graphene develops the super material graphene, which is lighter than cotton but stronger than steel. Now the production is ready for the next step, to go from a gram-scale production to one tonne per year. True graphene only consists of one layer of carbon atoms, is transparent, flexible and can be...

29 Oct - 2021

Open call: Apply for support to scale up the bioeconomy using digitization

Small and medium-sized enterprises can now apply for a place in the bioeconomy accelerator programme DigiCirc. The programme will fund, and support solutions focused on digital technologies. DigiCirc is a project that strengthens the circular economy through digital tools. It supports highly innovative small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the development and marketing of solutions,...

28 Oct - 2021

Paper Province to showcase Nordic wood construction at the world exhibition in Dubai

In early November, Paper Province travels to the Expo 2020 world exhibition in Dubai, to promote sustainable construction with Swedish timber. “Wood, as a sustainably grown and renewable raw material, has great potential to accelerate the transition to a climate-neutral construction industry,” says Elin Appel, Project Manager at Paper Province, and coordinator of Paper Province’s...

26 Oct - 2021

A reusable and award-winning packaging solution for kayaking paddles

Melker of Sweden is an outdoor company aiming to be the best in sustainability. The design collaboration with Stora Enso to develop a packaging for their new paddle was successful in more than one way. The turnout is a renewable corrugated box, a wall hanger, a storyteller and an awarded design – free from fossil...

21 Oct - 2021

Melker of Sweden available in the USA

In early springtime 2022, paddlers of the Great Lakes region will get the opportunity to experience sleek and stylish kayaks from Melker of Sweden, as Offshore Marine / Paddling Warehouse in Chicago introduces the brand in the USA. Swedish-based Melker of Sweden is a member of Paper Province and was founded in 2015, with the...

29 Sep - 2021

Woodbe uses old technology to build with cross-laminated timber

Woodbe Engineering from Sweden uses an old proven technology in a new way in order to build smarter with cross-laminated timber. The innovation reduces the construction industry’s climate footprint and improves the working environment for construction workers. Cross-laminated timber is an example of a building material that is growing increasingly popular in the construction industry thanks to its...