Nora Berglund, tekijä sivustolla KiertoaSuomesta.fi

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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ManPas – Hygienisation equipment for manure

ManPas is a manure hygienisation device that thermally treats manure at 70 °C by utilizing the heat generated by microbial degradation activity in the manure itself. The process complies with the EU’s hygienisation requirements for manure. After treatment, the manure no longer poses a disease risk or contains viable weed seeds. The entire hygienisation process takes

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Pricing manure and other biobased side streams

Biobased side streams such as manure, straw or grass biomasses can be much more than waste – they are potential fertilisers, soil improvers or feedstock for example to biogas plants. But what can you ask for – or pay for, if you are in the role of a buyer – for these biobased side streams?

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TREASoURcE presents solutions to develop the biogas sector

The TREASoURcE project promotes circular economy solutions with a particular focus on the use of biobased side streams. The project has developed a policy brief for policy makers, highlighting the importance of continuing and strengthening support for the biogas sector in Finland. The policy brief highlights the key role of biogas production in increasing energy

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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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Making the most of side streams on a crop farm

Aki Laaksonen, the owner of Kivilä farm, has been committed to developing his crop production farm in Mynämäki, Finland, with a long-term vision. Embracing circular economy practices, he utilizes a variety of side streams to enhance his production and reduce reliance on external fertilizers. His dedication to improving soil health is yielding positive results. Sustainability

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Diverse crop rotation benefits productivity

Farm productivity, and thus also farm economy, can be positively influenced with a diverse crop rotation. The main benefits are improved soil condition, reduced pressure from pests, diseases and weeds, and improved resilience to various environmental stresses. Monoculture, i.e., growing the same crop species on the same plot each year, can significantly reduce yields due

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