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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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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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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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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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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