Articles

08 Nov - 2022

New bio-based absorbent pad makes the food industry greener

Paper Province company Cellcomb’s most recent product effectively absorbs liquid in packaging for fresh foods such as meat, fish, and poultry. The cellulose-based pad contributes to reduced food waste as well as climate-smart and safe food packaging. Food waste is one of the factors most affecting the climate. Cellcomb’s new, plastic-free food pad will help...

26 Oct - 2022

Canada and Sweden are hoping for new green partnerships

Several significant connections have been established between Swedish startups and Canadian companies who were present at the Swedish-Canadian Innovation Days in Toronto at the end of September. Paper Province was there to represent the members and strengthen an already existing collaboration. “A close relationship between the two countries is of great importance to accelerate a...

13 Oct - 2022

RES and Modvion enter a collaboration to develop future wind farms

RES, the world’s largest independent renewable energy company, has signed a letter of intent to include Modvion’s wooden wind turbine towers in future wind energy projects. The agreement, signed with RES, will ensure that RES wind farms become some of the most sustainable in the world. The agreement outlines a future order of Modvion towers worth approximately...

07 Sep - 2022

New research: Paper fibre can be recycled 25 times

New research shows that paper fibre can be recycled 25 times with high quality. This is more than three times higher than previous estimates and means that the recycling value of paper packaging is much higher than the industry and consumers have previously known. Paper and cardboard are cornerstones of the Swedish forest-based bioeconomy, and...

02 Sep - 2022

Ahlstrom-Munksjö’s sustainability work has been awarded Platinum level rating by EcoVadis

Ahlstrom-Munksjö has been awarded EcoVadis’ highest recognition level, Platinum, for the company’s sustainability performance. The company’s continuous efforts have now been rewarded, placing them among the top one percent of companies assessed by Eco Vadis. The rating is an improvement from Gold level rating, which they were previously rated since 2019. Theire score increased especially...

08 Jul - 2022

30 years of positive climate impact by the Swedish forest-based sector

The climate benefit of the Swedish forest-based industry has increased by 46 percent over the past 30 years. This has made a strong contribution to reducing Sweden’s total carbon emissions, while also benefitting other European countries, where about 65 percent of all Swedish forest-based products are consumed. The Swedish Forest Industries’ new report, The Climate...

08 Jul - 2022

COWI and Swedish Biofuels to build factories for sustainable aviation fuel production

Swedish Biofuels and COWI have partnered up to supply the Swedish market with 400,000 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Swedish Biofuels bases its technology on the ‘alcohol-to-jet’ (ATJ) method, which paves the way for complete elimination of fossil aviation fuel. The first production facility will be built close to Arlanda Airport, Stockholm, and the...

05 Jul - 2022

Unique opportunity for companies contributing to the future of food

Now there is an opportunity for companies working with food innovation to become part of an accelerator programme that will help you to grow and to develop your business. The BioeconomyVentures project is looking for EU-based small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to take part in the programme, which includes training, networking, business-to-investor matchmaking and...

05 Jul - 2022

Södra partners with Happie Nation to devop close–to–nature tourism

On 15 June, major forestry cooperative Södra signed up to invest SEK 3 million (about EUR 280,000), in an issuance of new shares amounting to a total of SEK 6 million, thereby joining Happie Nation as a partner. As a result, Happie Nation can now develop its Happie Camp brand, offering close–to–nature accommodation at hidden...

04 Jul - 2022

Swedish-Norwegian study trip brought new perspectives to Europe

What happens when key players within digitalisation meet across countries and industries? Broadened views, new knowledge, valuable contacts, and spiring inspiration to apply in your own business. This became clear when a European delegation was invited to experience the cream of the crop of the Swedish and Norwegian forest industry. “I expected to make new...

04 Jul - 2022

Sweden first in the world to 3D print one-piece bio-based kayak

A Swedish project is the first in the world to 3D print a full-size kayak in one piece. The kayak is made of recycled plastic and is reinforced with wood fibre from Swedish forests. 3D printing on an industrial scale is a relatively unexplored area. But now RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, kayak manufacturer Melker...

27 Jun - 2022

Absolut Vodka bottle gets fibre-based screw cap from Sweden

The startup company Blue Ocean Closures from Sweden is partnering with The Absolut Company to develop an innovative, fibre-based screw cap for the iconic Absolut Vodka bottle. Now the company is growing and is ready to recruit more employees. Blue Ocean Closures, a member company of the world leading bioeconomy cluster Paper Province, is the...