Circular and biobased solutions
Kickstart your biobased business and step into the circular economy
Finland is at the epicenter of the bioeconomy revolution. Major investments and government support, combined with world-class experimental research, rich natural resources, and new value chain thinking are driving real success. Tap into an unbeatable foundation for sustainable innovation, with platforms and projects worth billions.
Finland could replace 1/3 of global cotton production with fiber-based innovations
Sustainable textile solutions
From eco-friendly antimicrobial fabrics to circular alternatives to cotton, Finland is a pioneer of sustainable textiles. Our approach combines nature, technology, and sustainability to create next-generation textiles that are revolutionizing the whole industry.
Sustainable textile solutions
From eco-friendly antimicrobial fabrics to circular alternatives to cotton, Finland is a pioneer of sustainable textiles. Our approach combines nature, technology, and sustainability to create next-generation textiles that are revolutionizing the whole industry.
Finland could replace 1/3 of global cotton production with fiber-based innovations
Next generation packaging
Finland-based companies are leading the change in sustainable packaging. From first-to-market aluminum-free blister lidding to biomass packaging, we’re at the forefront of developing innovative plastics and durable natural materials that are sustainable, bio-based, bio-degradable, and recyclable.
Next generation packaging
Finland-based companies are leading the change in sustainable packaging. From first-to-market aluminum-free blister lidding to biomass packaging, we’re at the forefront of developing innovative plastics and durable natural materials that are sustainable, bio-based, bio-degradable, and recyclable.
In innovation R&D in commercial & biocircular products
Fuels for the future
Finland is experiencing a biofuel and pulp boom. Advanced new bio-based products and materials ranging from cross-laminated timber to 100% renewable diesel are already produced on a commercial scale. Several new refineries and mills are under planning too.
Fuels for the future
Finland is experiencing a biofuel and pulp boom. Advanced new bio-based products and materials ranging from cross-laminated timber to 100% renewable diesel are already produced on a commercial scale. Several new refineries and mills are under planning too.
In innovation R&D in commercial & biocircular products
Wood cellulose-based fiber research in the world
Radical innovations from wood
Finland’s long tradition of sustainable forest management has made us global experts with unique research skills and understanding of the entire value chain. We now have 50 pulp mills and 240 production sites, including major facilities from many of the world’s largest forest industry companies.
Wood cellulose-based fiber research in the world
Radical innovations from wood
Finland’s long tradition of sustainable forest management has made us global experts with unique research skills and understanding of the entire value chain. We now have 50 pulp mills and 240 production sites, including major facilities from many of the world’s largest forest industry companies.
8 modern wood innovations you never knew existed
As the global climate crisis forces us all to find new, sustainable ways of living, Finland has turned to its forestry traditions to develop innovative solutions for a sustainable future. From plywood satellites to timber teeth, here are few examples of the innovative minds of the Finns.
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Bioeconomy and Chemical Industry
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Bioeconomy and Chemical Industry
juha.peltomaki (at) businessfinland.fi
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