Biofore Magazine 2022

CONTENTS

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26 FEATURE Could green hydrogen help solve Europe's energy crisis? 32 FEATURE President and CEO Jussi Pesonen discusses UPM’s primary goals and role in society. 36 FEATURE When sciencemeets purpose. 38 THROUGH THE L ENS We’re facing a worldwide fertiliser shortage, so it’s time to dive into the side streams for solutions. 47 OP INION Do bio-basedmaterials have the potential to fuel green growth? 48 FEATURE Find out how a label has instilled value into worthless ocean plastic. Getting up close and personal with bugs. 44 FEATURE

10 IN THE SPOT L IGHT MythBuster Jamie Hyneman assesses wood’s untapped potential. 12 NEWS IN BR I EF Catch up on what’s been happening at UPM. 13 AROUND THE WOR LD FromSouth Korea to Uruguay, get the latest UPMnews fromaround the world. 14 SNAPSHOT Preparing plastic and rubber for the RFF revolution. 16 B IG P ICTURE Materials innovation could be key to saving our planet. 22 FEATURE Biomimicry is inspiring innovations that improve sustainability.

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Catch up on the latest with the Paso de los Toros pulp mill as it nears completion.

53 MONEY TALKS

MikaMikkola on why companies must take bold decisions to ensure growth during times of uncertainty. 54 TECH HUB Meet the world's first plywood robot. 58 FEATURE Explore the bounty of your local forests. 62 TODAY, I . . . Three UPMemployees show how the small steps they take every day can make a big difference.