Methodological considerations in plastics-related life cycle assessment
A new report provides guidance on assessing the environmental impacts of products and processes within …
Learning about the complex systems in circular economy
Life cycle assessment is a well-established tool for environmental assessment. It is effective for generating …
New bio-based materials biodegrade well in soil conditions
The biodegradability of new bio-based materials developed by the Natural Resources Institute Finland has been …
Agricultural plastic recycling requires effective collection solutions and collaboration
According to a report published in the PlastLIFE project, most agricultural plastics would be technically …
PlastLIFE morning coffee: plastic-replacing materials
At this event, we will hear about materials developed by the Natural Resources Institute Finland to replace plastics.
New bio-based alternatives to fossil-based plastics
The solutions developed focus on sustainable alternatives for food packaging and agricultural plastics. The new …
A sustainable plastics value chain strengthens national resilience
Finland has made progress in the circular economy of plastics, but further action is needed …
PlastTalk: Circular economy of plastics – where do we stand and how to go forward?
A webinar on 3 June where we discuss what is needed to move forward and what we can learn from each other to reach the sustainable ci…
Tools for municipalities: how to boost reuse at your events
EU legislation aims to reduce the use of single‑use plastic products and encourages a shift …
Challenges of logistics and legislation in the recycling of construction and demolition plastic waste
Plastics have long been widely utilized in the building and construction (B&C) sector in a …
