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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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2021-03-19NewsSweboat's environmental award to Melissa Feldtmann
The Swedish Boating Industry Association Sweboat awards its environmental award for 2021 to IVL's employee Melissa Feldtmann, for her significant efforts to reduce the footprint of boating in the...
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2021-03-19NewsLack of alternatives to fossil-based plastics in the construction sector
The construction sector in Sweden uses around 260,000 tonnes of plastic every year, making the sector the second largest user after the packaging industry. Most of the plastic is made from fossil oil...
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2021-03-17NewsIVL finalist in Helsinki Energy Challenge
Out of 252 entries, IVL was one of ten finalists who advanced to the Helsinki Energy Challenge competition, which was decided yesterday. In the competition, the participants have had to work out solu...
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2021-03-15NewsIVL finalist in Helsinki Energy Challenge
Out of 252 competitors from the beginning, IVL is now one of ten finalists in Helsinki Energy Challenge – a competition organized by the City of Helsinki. On the final event, March 16th, all finalist...
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2021-03-15Press releaseNew feasibility study sheds light on the environmental effects of electrification
In order to meet the target of net zero emissions of greenhouse gases by 2045, major changes are required in the Swedish energy system. The conversion to an ever-increasing share of electricity from ...
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2021-03-12News
Mistra Carbon Exit Week: four breakfast webinars on climate change
The interdisciplinary research program Mistra Carbon Exit is nearing the end of its first phase. During four breakfast webinars on 16–19 March, the program brings together researchers, authorities an...
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2021-03-12NewsSmart City Sweden supports waste management project in Nigeria
Smart City Sweden has approved financing support for a waste management project in Karu, Nigeria. The project will evaluate how the region can reduce the amount of waste to landfill and increase recy...
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2021-03-10Press releaseNew pilot system leverages traceability of environmental performance of metals
Where have the metals in the products we purchase and manufacture been sourced? To what degree do mining and production impact the climate? A pilot system developed by the IVL led TraceMet project re...
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