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Finland is home to 168,000 lakes and ponds, 21,000 kilometers of rivers, and a long coastline, as well as countless swamps, streams, and wetlands. These waters have always been an essential part of our nature, culture, and way of life – after all, water is essential to life.

PHOTOGRAPH: Hartaanselänranta general plan, MUUAN Oy

In the prologue of the research report CLT-Koetalon rakennusfysikaaliset tutkimukset, published in 2016, I wrote more or less as follows: “The need to control global warming has resulted in the requirement to curb carbon dioxide emissions from the construction industry quickly and efficiently. Requirements related to the efficient use of resources, low-carbon development and improved recyclability have boosted the development of wood...

Circular economy solutions are needed to safeguard biodiversity and solve the climate crisis. This is boldly stated in the website of the Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra. The circular economy is a tool for decreasing waste. In addition, it is a tool to increase sharing, leasing, repair, reuse and recycling. The circular economy is, therefore, much more than the mere recycling of raw and other materials. The circular economy requires experts from various fields, seamless cooperation and the...

What are little boys made of? Snips and snails, and puppy-dogs’ tails, that’s what little boys are made of. What are little girls made of? Sugar and spice, and all things nice, that’s what little girls are made of. But what is the recipe for a successful circular economy company?