September 14, 2017

Apply by 31 January to become a member of the EIP on Raw Materials

The European Commission’s DG GROW is calling for the applications of new members to make up the European Innovation Partnership on Raw Materials (EIP-RM). The deadline for applications is 31 January 2017. A stronger representation of the forest-based sector in the new membership of the Operational Groups is expected and a subgroup dedicated to biotic […]

September 13, 2017

FTP nominated as a member of the EIP Raw Materials

The chairperson of the FTP Board, Lena Ek, has been nominated as a member of the High-Level Steering Group (HLSG) of the European Innovation Partnership on Raw Materials (EIP RM), and FTP Managing Director, Johan Elvnert, has been appointed as member of the Operational Group (OG). The information was announced on 18 July 2017 by […]

January 12, 2017

Vision Target 3

Wood recovery, reuse and recycling A cascade use of wood-based materials is established throughout the entire value chain. Recovery, reuse and recycling of forest-based products account for 70% of all recyclable material. When recycling opportunities have been exhausted, the remaining material is used for energy production.