Bitta Nilsson, Business Development Manager at Stora Enso
Every month, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This time, Bitta Nilsson, Business Development Manager at Stora Enso, shares some interesting insights on the company.
5 Facts about StoraEnso
Part of the global bioeconomy, Stora Enso is a leading provider of renewable products in packaging, biomaterials, wooden construction and paper, and one of the largest private forest owners in the world. Stora Enso shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Oy (STEAV, STERV) and Nasdaq Stockholm AB (STE A, STE R).
Stora Enso is at the forefront of transforming the industry from fossil-based materials to renewable solutions. “Today, over 90% of chemicals and materials are fossil-based, and we want to change this. That’s why we have been working on developing our breakthrough FDCA (FuranDiCarboxylic Acid) FuraCore® process.” FDCA is an organic chemical compound that occurs in nature and is a key building block for renewable materials, like PEF (bio-based plastic for packaging) and speciality polymers such as coatings.
Part of the global bioeconomy, Stora Enso is a leading provider of renewable products in packaging, biomaterials, wooden construction and paper, and one of the largest private forest owners in the world. Stora Enso shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Oy (STEAV, STERV) and Nasdaq Stockholm AB (STE A, STE R).
Stora Enso is at the forefront of transforming the industry from fossil-based materials to renewable solutions. “Today, over 90% of chemicals and materials are fossil-based, and we want to change this. That’s why we have been working on developing our breakthrough FDCA (FuranDiCarboxylic Acid) FuraCore® process.” FDCA is an organic chemical compound that occurs in nature and is a key building block for renewable materials, like PEF (bio-based plastic for packaging) and specialty polymers such as coatings.
PEF (Polyethylene Furanoate) is a biobased plastic. You can melt it, mould it into shapes, or draw it into films. PEF is just like its fossil-based counterpart PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate), but it’s biobased and better. PEF is suited for rigid packaging applications such as bottles and trays, as well as for flexible packaging.
PEF made from FDCA is a sustainable option that fits perfectly into a circular economy. Circularity is a model for better use of a product throughout its lifecycle. PEF fits into current recycling streams, and its properties enable it to be washed and reused. Distribution is more efficient due to light-weighting options, and its renewable building blocks grow back – using CO2 from the atmosphere. Do you want to learn more about how biobased PEF packaging material can help improve the sustainability of your brand’s packaging? Visit Stora Enso’s webpage: https://www.storaenso.com/en/products/bio-based-materials/furacore-fdca/furacore-for-pef