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CircBrief: Electronics and circular economy 2021-09-29

The value chains of electronic products are global, complex and cause a wide range of impacts. The new publication by Circwaste project presents the environmental impacts throughout the life cycle of electronics as well as solutions, such as product life extension through design.

Boosting Circular Economy – Circular economy advancements from Finland and around the World 2021-08-26

Boosting circular economy webinar collected international group of circular economy experts together for sharing latest views, results and examples on circular economy.

We all need support in the transition to a sustainable sharing economy 2021-07-21

The transition from private ownership to the sharing economy requires a major change both in business logic and in people's consumption habits. That is why a sustainable transition requires support and reshaping old structures.

The transition to a circular economy requires regional data and quantitative targets 2021-04-29

The Circwaste project has created a lot of political, theoretical and practical content on the concept and field of circular economy. Now published interim report shows the results so far.

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The pioneers in circular economy have an impact 2021-04-28

Representatives from ten municipalities shared their experiences and results from circular economy efforts in their biannual meeting. There were also discussions on the proposal for the circular economy strategic program.

Fazer’s xylitol factory wins Circwaste’s annual circular economy award – the pioneering company industrially produces xylitol from oat hulls 2021-04-28

Fazer’s xylitol factory has been recognized with Circwaste’s annual circular economy award. Fazer is building a xylitol production facility in Lahti which is unique on a global scale. The xylitol is produced from oat hulls. The facility serves as a prime example of innovation in modern circular economy.