With rising consumption and global warming, it is increasingly clear that an economy based on fossil-based fuels and other non-renewable materials is not viable. Stora Enso works proactively to support the transition towards a global circular bioeconomy by providing bio-based solutions that are renewable, recyclable and low-carbon. When a material or product has reached its end-of-life, we promote recycling and energy recovery to create further value.
Stora Enso aims to further promote and increase the collection and recycling of fiber based materials from various sources. They can be post-consumer fiber-based packaging, cardboard, wood or paper, all of which have a varying level of required raw material purity. Now we are offering the opportunity for startups to come up with new ideas on how to increase purity to make the most of the recycled materials.
The challenge is to find new innovations to detect and remove the non-intended substances in the process of recycling where it is economically and technically viable. Possible new solutions could include, but are not limited to machine vision, image recognition, robotic processes, or new approaches to mechanical and chemical processing. Ideal solutions could be tested for a proof of concept and hold potential for production-scale feasibility.
See further information and submit your suggestion on Combient Foundry’s website by the end of February 2020.
