Biofore-Magazine-2021

CONTENTS

30 FEATURE

What impact will the EU’s new forest strategy have on the continent?We ask those in the know. 36 THROUGH THE L ENS HomeroMartínez doesn’t do 9-5. Join himas he embarks on a workday like no other. 42 FEATURE Meet the Finnish researchers motivated by making the world a better place. 44 FEATURE See how a next-gen biorefinery is transforming a former mining region into a hub for the circular economy. 47 OP INION Could a deeper understanding of the forest ecosystemunleash new opportunities? 48 FEATURE With cities getting heavier, we ask whether wood could be a better building material for our urban sprawls.

12 NEWS IN BR I EF Catch up on what’s been happening at UPM. 13 AROUND THE WOR LD FromGermany to New Zealand, get the latest UPMnews fromaround the world. 14 SNAPSHOT Stunning 3D furniture made sustainably? The future is now. 16 B IG P ICTURE Is sustainable designmore than just a buzzword? We find out. 22 FEATURE Designing a product with sustainability inmind can be tricky. We speak to a design agency that may have cracked the code. 26 FEATURE With e-commerce on the rise, influencers in China are finding they have a moral responsibility.

50 TECH HUB

With satellites made from wood, spacemay no longer be the final frontier! 53 MONEY TALKS Kenneth Råman explains how green bonds are helping tomitigate climate change. 54 FEATURE Meet the people behind the book encouraging preschoolers to join the circular economy. 56 FEATURE Immerse yourself in the wonderful world of Danish trolls. 62 TODAY, I . . . Three UPMemployees show how the small steps they take every day can make a big difference.

6 FACTS AND F IGURES Social media is often criticised, but how can we use it as a force for good? 8 HI STORY OF THE . . . Trace the history of plastic and how it can be considered a future-proof material. 10 IN THE SPOT L IGHT Find out what forestry specialist Peter Holmgren makes of the EU’s forest strategy for 2030.

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When it comes to recycling, is there such a thing as “too young”?