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Public procurement as a tool to promote the circular economy

Public procurement is an effective way to promote the circular economy and increase the use of bio-based side and waste streams. By making sustainable choices, municipalities can boost the use of biogas and recycled fertilizers, bringing significant environmental benefits. These include reduced emissions, less dependence on virgin raw materials and energy sources, and more local […]

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Recycled Fertilisers as Part of Sustainable Food Production

Sustainable food production requires efficient nutrient recycling and responsible use of natural resources. Recycled fertilisers offer a concrete solution by returning nutrient-rich biomass back to crop production. The Finnish Biocycle and Biogas Association (SBB) and ProAgria have jointly developed a recycled fertiliser guide, which compiles practical information on using recycled fertilisers in arable farming. The

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Reed – a versatile and ecological resource

Reed grass is an abundant yet underutilized natural resource in Finland. Harvested from shorelines and wetlands, it provides significant environmental benefits and opens up new possibilities for utilizing biobased side streams. Reed is highly versatile, and its harvesting and processing bring notable ecological advantages. Harvesting not only clears shoreline and wetland areas but also removes

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Enabling value of waste and side streams using digital tools

Circular economy practices are increasingly necessary to protect the environment and reduce reliance on virgin resources. Making side and waste streams available to a wider market is vital. Digital platforms that facilitate the exchange of these streams between industries are a critical step toward achieving this goal. Through projects like TREASoURcE and platforms such as

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Reducing waste and optimizing resource use on farms

Agriculture generates various side streams, such as manure, spoiled feed, and agricultural plastics, which can be valuable raw materials. However, without proper repurposing, they may end up as waste. The KiertoaSuomesta.fi marketplace offers farmers a way to make better use of these by-products and reduce on-farm waste. 1. Selling and exchanging side streamsWith the KiertoaSuomesta.fi

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Side streams, what are they?

Farms generate a wide range of side streams that could be used more efficiently. In agriculture, the largest biobased side streams in terms of volume are mainly manure, grass biomasses and straw. However, there is a wide range of other side streams as well. Biobased side streams refer to all biomass that is not utilised

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