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Nordic Circular Construction: Re-trade programme for critical construction materials 
and solutions

We are proud to present Nordic Circular Construction - 2.0! A project which is a direct result of the Nordic Circular Hotspot Transition Group on circular construction. Rooted in cross market collaboration, Nordic Circular Construction, which is funded by Nordic Innovation, has the purpose of developing the Nordic re-trade market for circular critical construction materials and solutions - in a way that can lead the value chains of the construction industry to sustainable tipping points.

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Beyond the Bean: A Nordic Perspective on Circular Food Systems

Food is essential for our existence. Read our newest article diving into the sustainable revolution of food value chains, highlighting the untapped potential in beloved commodities like chocolate. Beyond the bean (the seeds of the cacao fruit that are harvested to make chocolate), the whole cacao fruit can be used. And yet, 75% of this fruit is commonly discarded and left to degrade on the ground. This article by PACE Platform for Accelerating the Circular Economy and Nordic Circular Hotspot goes beyond the bean and explores circular innovation for cocoa!

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Nordic circular economy collaboration in the spotlight at global forum

Broadcasted live from the WCEF2021 Nordic Studio in Gamlebyen, Oslo, both hybrid events formed part of the WCEF2021, organised by the Government of Canada and the Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra. The three-day landmark circular economy event of the year attracted a record number of 8,850 delegates from around the globe. On September 15, WCEF2021 was dedicated to accelerator sessions touching upon everything from textiles to trade and from biofuels to mining.

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