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Sara Malmheden
Press officer
Phone: +46(0) 10-788 65 10
E-mail: sara.malmheden@ivl.se
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2025-06-12NewsFrom collection to sale – researchers followed textiles exported for reuse
How does the export of used textiles work? Researchers at IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute have conducted a case study where they examined the entire chain, from collection in Sweden to t...
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2025-06-05NewsWater is our future – but Sweden still lacks a comprehensive strategy
Sweden is in the midst of a water crisis. Farmland is drying up, cloudbursts are contaminating bathing waters, and several municipalities had already imposed irrigation bans – and it’s only May. Yet ...
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2025-06-04Press releaseResearchers propose a trading system for negative emissions
Researchers at IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute have investigated the pros and cons of including credits in the EU Emissions Trading System. A report proposes an alternative approach: the...
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2025-05-28NewsHow emissions trading went from write-off to cornerstone of EU climate policy
The EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) is a cornerstone of the EU's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But the system has faced challenges: emission trading has at times been heavily c...
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2025-05-28Press releaseReuse, rental or repair – the environmental benefits of circulating clothes
Reusing and repairing clothes delivers clear environmental benefits, while rental services are less certain, according to an IVL study into the environmental impacts of online services for reusing, r...
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2025-05-08NewsResearch that makes a difference – read our 2024 annual report
Despite the geopolitical turbulence at the global level, IVL can look back on a successful year, with several advances for research and innovation in the field of environment and sustainability.
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2025-05-06NewsNew EU requirements make it easier to consume sustainably
The EU's Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) will mean new requirements for producers and better opportunities for consumers to make sustainable choices. IVL experts Maja Häggstr...
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2025-04-01Press releaseReducing food waste in Europe requires more effective measures
In a report for the European Environment Agency, IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute has analyzed the measures taken by EU countries to prevent food waste. A total of 332 measures were imple...
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