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Finland and the State of Maine agree on cooperation in forest bioeconomy

BioeconomyNews

Prime Minister of Finland Antti Rinne and the Governor of Maine Janet Mills Finland and&…

EU environment and climate ministers: climate crisis and biodiversity loss caused by overconsumption require joint solutions

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EU environment and climate ministers discussed stepping up global climate action in their informal meeting.&…

European Bioeconomy Scene 2019 in Helsinki brings together bioeconomy experts from all over Europe

BioeconomyNews

More than 350 bioeconomy experts from all over Europe gather today in Helsinki, Finland, at…

Natural healing: UPM’s FibDex® replaces synthetic materials in wound dressing with wood-based nanocellulose

ChemistryCase
Birch leaf.

The novel wood-based wound dressing offers significant benefits for both patients and hospitals and is&…

Finland’s programme for its presidency of the Council of the EU is published: “Sustainable Europe – sustainable future”

Wood and forestNews

The priorities for Finland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union are to…

European Bioeconomy Scene 2019 conference will bring 350 bioeconomy experts to Helsinki

BioeconomyNews

Bioeconomy creates new growth and opportunities. The Finnish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, in cooperation&…

Woodio’s waterproof wood composite elevates wood to a new level

Wood and forestCase
Woodio design basin.

Finnish design has a new top product that combines Scandinavian design, modern innovation, and an&…

CH-Bioforce is revolutionizing the production of bio-based materials

Wood and forestCase
Lignine and a toy tractor made of lignine.

CH-Bioforce has developed a completely new way of processing biomass. With the help of the&…

Helsinki – the Bioeconomy Scene in July

Wood and forestNews

The seaside city of Helsinki offers food for thought on the sustainable use of natural&…

Workshop: The role of communication and education to promote changes in purchasing habits and increasing the acceptance of bio-based products

BioeconomyNews

Venue: Ministry of Education and Culture, Meritullinkatu 1, Helsinki – Finland On Monday 8 July…

CALL FOR PROPOSALS 2019: The Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking (BBI JU)

Wood and forestNews

The Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking (BBI JU) is responsible for the implementation of open Call&…

Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry’s strategy for 2030 now complete

BioeconomyNews

The Ministry of Agriculture aims to make responsible bioeconomy and circular economy an integral part&…

European Bioeconomy Scene 2019 to bring numerous internationally renowned experts to Helsinki

BioeconomyNews

A unique conference on the bioeconomy, to be held this year in the vibrant seaside&…

Open call: Key enabling technologies for biobased products

BioeconomyNews

Business Finland and Swedish Vinnova have opened a call: Key enabling technologies for biobased products.&…

Accommodation concept for the demands of ecological and experiential nature tourism

Ecosystem servicesCase
Accommodation in winter forest with northern lights in the background.

Vuolas accommodation combines the best features of cottage life, hotel nights, and staying in the&…

Stora Enso’s Lineo replaces nonrenewable materials

Wood and forestCase
Lignine powder.

Stora Enso’s lignin based Lineo can replace fossil phenolic compounds in glues and paints.…