Circular economy | Enter Espoo

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Laboratory testing startup makes R&D projects smoother

Measurlabs set forth on the path to success from Kiuas accelerator in Espoo's startup community. The laboratory testing startup helps companies grow by providing readily available R&D and quality assurance testing services.

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Aalto University researchers create bio-glue to replace harmful alternatives in wood construction

Researchers at Aalto University have created a strong, non-toxic, fire-resistant, and bio-based adhesive that can replace formaldehyde-containing alternatives in wood construction.

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Cooperation bears sustainable fruit in Espoo — and beyond

The City of Espoo boasts a rich history in innovation. Through circular economy collaboration with Finland's leading players like VTT and Aalto University, Espoo builds resilience and adapts to global changes and creates sustainable business.

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Infinited Fiber Company enters partnership with parent company of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger

Espoo-based Infinited Fiber Company begins a multi-year partnership with PVH Corporation, the parent company of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger.

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Infinited Fiber Company invests €400M in new Infinna™ fibre factory

Infinited Fiber Company will build their first commercial-scale factory to produce Infinna™, a fibre made from regenerated textile waste that looks and feels like cotton.

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Infinited Fiber starts a 3-year, €100 million partnership with Inditex

Infinited Fiber starts a 3-year partnership with Inditex, the parent company of ZARA. In a deal worth €100 million, Inditex commits to buying 30% of Infinited Fiber’s annual future production Infinna™.

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VTT is creating sustainable electronics and optics in new ECOtronics project

VTT creates sustainable electronics from bio-materials and printed processes in the new ECOtronics project. The project supports the renewal of the electronics and optics industry in Finland.

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VTT leads the creation of the Finnish sustainable textile industry

Finland is developing a sustainable textile industry with research institutions such as the Espoo-based VTT leading the way.

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Colourful iPad cases made of Ioncell

Introducing Ioncell — interview with Jari Laine, Senior Innovation Advisor at Aalto University

Ioncell, the sustainable fibre developed at Aalto University, is revolutionising the fashion industry. Senior Innovation Advisor Jari Laine talks about the past, present, and future of the project.

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Infinited Fiber secures €30 million in funding — with H&M Group, adidas, and BESTSELLER as investors

Espoo-based Infinited Fiber has raised €30 million in its latest funding round. H&M Group led the round while Adidas and Bestseller joined as new investors.

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Ioncell — Aalto University's sustainable fibre is changing the fashion industry 

Ioncell, a cutting-edge Aalto University innovation, turns pulp and post-consumer textiles into high-quality fibres. The versatile material could help replace cotton and polyesters in the future.

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Espoo's Kera district is the new standard in smart city piloting environments

The Kera district in Espoo is setting a new sustainable smart city pilot environment standard — with Nokia providing the 5G platform and the city and local companies the smart city infrastructure.

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