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Bioeconomy is circular economy

The raw materials from the forest, earth and ocean that are used in a biobased economy are part of a natural, resource-efficient ecocycle, starting from a process of photosynthesis. In this text we explain circular economy from the perspective of the forest-based sector.

Grön jordglob

What is bioeconomy?

In what ways does the forestry industry benefit the climate? We believe there are three main ways.

This is circular economy in the Swedish forest sector

Forest-based products are part of a natural, circular ecocycle that begins and ends with photosynthesis. This is how it works.

The whole tree is used

When a tree is harvested, the whole tree is used in some way. The different parts are used according to the highest possible refinement

Swedish wood fibre has an international ecocycle

80 percent of the forest industry’s products are sold to other countries. Here is how the international ecosystem of Swedish wood fibre work

The path of packaging through the circular economy

Forest-based products are all part of a circular ecocycle that involves several players in society. Here is the path of paper packaging.

Did you know...?

  • A wood fibre can be recycled an average of 25 times
  • 80 % of what is recycled becomes new materials
  • 45 % of Europe's fresh fibre comes from Sweden and Finland
  • The whole tree is used

Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP)

The European Commission has adopted a new Circular Economy Action Plan - one of the main blocks of the European Green Deal.

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Single Use Plastics Directive (SUPD)

The Single Use Plastics Directive (SUPD) is part of the EU's plastic strategy.

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Recycling and Circular Economy

Here you will find The Swedish Forest Industries' statistics on the subject of recycling and circular economy.

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Kai-Yee Thim

Director of Product Policy

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+46-72-243 04 59
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kai-yee.thim@forestindustries.se

Building with wood

Learn more about the potential of wood building– a renewable, environmentally friendly material.

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Textile and clothes

The demand for clothes will escalate and have an even greater impact on the environment. Wood based fibers can be a part of the sollution.

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Bioenergy and biofuel

If the EU is to meet its target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 40% we need to change the way we travel and the source of fuel.

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