Waste wood as raw material for new products

This text describes the DelWaWood project, a Nordic initiative launched in August 2024 to address wood waste recycling challenges in Finland, Sweden, and Norway. The project aims to develop innovative methods for recycling construction and demolition wood waste into new products, promoting circular economy practices.

Key points of the text include:

1. Current practice: Most wood waste in these countries is burned for energy, releasing stored CO2.

2. Project goals: Develop new recycling methods and create circular economy value chains.

3. Challenges: Wood recycling faces technical and economic hurdles, with recycling rates below 60%.

4. Alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals: Focuses on industry innovation and responsible consumption.

5. Potential benefits: Revitalization of rural areas dependent on forestry, reduced pressure on virgin forest resources.

6. Collaborative approach: Cross-border cooperation to create sustainable solutions and strengthen cultural ties among Nordic countries.

The text emphasizes that addressing wood waste is a complex challenge with environmental, economic, and social implications, offering potential benefits for both communities and ecosystems in the Nordic region.