Containers holding the cellulose-based adsorbent in a forest backdrop
Resources and Environment

Nordic cellulose will make the air cleaner

Air pollution is one of the world’s most pressing health and environmental challenges. In Gothenburg, a startup is using Nordic cellulose to develop an innovative material for indoor air purification. With its first pilot plant launched, the company is now aiming to scale up the wood-based solution to deliver cleaner, healthier air in a more sustainable way.
A person standing in front of the micro-factory
Water and Wastewater

Flexible micro-factories will provide safe drinking water

Safe drinking water remains a critical global challenge, with more than two billion people still without reliable access, according to the UN. A decentralised system developed in Sweden aims to change this by delivering clean water sustainably, anywhere in the world.
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Sustainable Construction

Paper-based façades are being tested in Sweden

Could paper be the façade material of the future? In Sweden, a solution is being tested that could reduce the carbon footprint by up to 98 per cent compared to conventional options.

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