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Many companies have adopted a proactive approach to the environment, with the aim of utilizing natural resources more efficiently and reducing the environmental impact of production processes, transportation and products. From green chemistry to nanotechnology, any number of fields present opportunities for dramatic environmental improvements.

Suit up sustainably in recycled polyester

Jun 12, 2018 |

Tailor Konfektion is a clothing company that makes use of recycled plastics. The polyester, retrieved from PET bottles, saves 60 percent of the energy and 30 percent of the emissions compared to virgin material - with 6 percent of the water use.

The circular economy would preserve billions worth of material

May 15, 2018 |

How much value is preserved in the economy when materials have been used for one cycle? In Sweden today, far less than could be the case, according to a new study; the potential value of circular material flows is enormous.

Carl-Robot sorts construction waste automatically

Apr 17, 2018 |

At Carl F's waste sorting facility, mixed construction waste is automatically sorted into fractions by a self-learning robot performing 4000 picks per hour. With the new system, much more waste is recycled.

Plastics take their place in the circular economy

Dec 19, 2017 |

When plastics are recycled chemically instead of mechanically, the material becomes truly circular. A unique concept for a plastics recycling refinery has been developed in Stenungsund. With the proper investments, it might be a new Swedish export solution in the making.

Opportunities and savings with district heating optimizations

Nov 28, 2017 |

Energy Opticon's new software tool helps energy producers optimize the temperature and operation of district heating networks. The result is economical savings, reduced wear and environmental advantage.

Vast potential for organic solar cells

Nov 21, 2017 |

Epishine's organic solar cells are based on carbon, not silicon. The thin-film cells can be printed like newspapers - and may end up being the cheapest method to produce electricity, ever.

Sustainable funds carry the Nordic Swan Ecolabel

Nov 14, 2017 |

Savers can now choose funds that live up to tough sustainability requirements by looking for the Nordic Swan Ecolabel. In October 2017, the first certificates were distributed to twelve Swedish funds.

Crowdfunding investments generate affordable solar power

Oct 10, 2017 |

TRINE wants to end energy poverty. The company's digital platform funnels micro investments to local energy entrepreneurs, funding economically viable off-grid solar energy projects in rural regions of developing countries.

All carrier bags are not created equal

Sep 19, 2017 |

Plastic waste is one of the great environmental concerns in a global perspective. In Sweden, plastic carrier bags are thin and strong, and often find reuse before being recycled. More and more products are made from recycled material and bioplastics.

Energy efficient paper industry

Sep 12, 2017 |

The forest industry is efficient at transforming forest biomass to paper - but the manufacturing consumes a lot of electricity. A joint research project between business and academy aims to optimize processes and cut energy consumtion in half.

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