UPM-Biofore-Magazine-2-2019

TEXT Janne Suokas   PHOTOGRAPHY UPM

DRIVEN BY SUSTAINABLE AND SAFE SOLUTIONS

Sustainable solutions are needed in housing, transport, energy and other infrastructures. We are working on tomorrow’s solutions today.

of the global population will live in cities by 2100 85%

BUSES, TRUCKS, AIRCRAFT AND HEAVY- DUTY VEHICLES Renewable diesel made from wood-based crude tall oil is a low-emission alternative to fossil fuels that requires no modifications to vehicles or distribution systems.

PACKAGING MATERIALS Renewable wood- based raw materials such as pulp and specialty papers can replace plastics and other fossil-based resources in packaging and other applications.

CARS Renewable

By 2050 the ratio of the world’s urban population is expected to increase to 68%

naphtha made from wood-based crude tall oil is an ideal biocomponent for petrol.

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