Finland

FINLAND – The Finnish government is launching a US$2.9 million (€3m) advanced recycling project in collaboration with academics and a host of packaging and waste…

FINLAND – Finnish forestry group Stora Enso has introduced Sustainability Awards finalist Papira as a ‘recyclable’ alternative to fossil-based foam materials in packaging. The company…

EUROPE – Pulp and paper producer Sappi has concluded an agreement for the sale of the Maastricht mill, in the Netherlands; the Stockstadt mill, in…

FINLAND – Finnish consumer packaging company Huhtamaki has partnered with Stora Enso to launch a paper cup recycling initiative called The Cup Collective. The companies…

FINLAND – Finnish consumer packaging company Huhtamaki has invested in Emerald Technology Ventures’ sustainable packaging fund. As a limited partner, Huhtamaki will help to foster…

FINLAND – Manufacturer of fiber-based products firm, Ahlstrom-Munksjö has invested US$40 million to upgrade its production platform in its Beverage & Casing business. The firm…

FINLAND – Finnish material innovation startup Sulapac has partnered with German makeup supplier, Schwan Cosmetics to create lip liner and eyeliner pencils with sustainable barrel…

FINLAND – Finnish non-profit limited liability company, VTT Technical Research Centre has developed its cutting-edge Olefy technology to convert mixed plastic scrap economically into virgin-grade…

GLOBAL – European packaging companies Stora Enso and Huhtamaki and US-based metal packaging producer Crown Holdings have recorded growth in sale in second quarter of…

FINLAND – Finnish engineering services firm, Neste has received a positive grant decision for up to €135 million (US$135.26m) from the EU Innovation Fund for…