Sweden’s Lignin Industries Raises €3.9M to Scale Biobased Plastic Alternative Derived From Trees
Sweden: Siltanews - News DeskAs pressure mounts to eliminate fossil-based plastics, Lignin Industries’ lignin-based thermoplastic gains traction across industries from fashion to construction. Stockholm-based greentech Lignin Industries has raised €3.9…
Gasum Opens Biogas Plant in Sweden
Sewden: Siltanews - News DeskEach year the plant takes in 400,000 tons of manure and other agricultural waste from neighboring farms and turns it into renewable energy as well as…
Defense Procurement and Democratic Debate From Depoliticization to Repoliticization
Norway: Siltanews - News DeskAcross Nordic (and European) countries, 2025 has suddenly been all about defense procurement. Public deliberation on this matter could have focused on regulations, reform, or corruption.…
Kasso E-Methanol Facility Officially Inaugurated
Denmark: Siltanews - News DeskCopenhagen, Denmark -- The Kasso e-methanol facility in Aabenraa, Denmark, has been officially inaugurated and is now supplying e-methanol to off takers. Developed by European Energy…
Denmark Legalizes Medical Cannabis Permanently in Victory for Patients but Subsidy Gap Remains
Denmark: Siltanews - News DeskFirst announced in November 2024, the medical cannabis bill (L135) has undergone an extensive consultation process, with Danish operators united in their calls to amend what’s…
Iceland Secures Partner To Help Grow Retail Media Capabilities
Iceland: Siltanews - News DeskIceland and The Food Warehouse are partnering with retail media specialist, GIG Retail, to deliver the “best possible customer experience through targeted brand inspiration and media…
After 56 Years Overdue Book Returned To Kopavogur Library
Iceland: Siltanews - News DeskKata í Ameríku (Kati in America in English), by Astrid Lindgren, was returned to Kópavogur Library during the library’s fine-free week after being borrowed for 56…
Darude ‘Sandstorm’ Played Simultaneously on Finnish Radio Stations to Celebrate 25th Anniversary
Finland: Siltanews - News DeskDarude's ‘Sandstorm’ was played on multiple major Finnish radio stations at the exact same time last week to celebrate the iconic Euro dance track's 25th anniversary.…
Denmark Takes Over as Chair of The Arctic Council at a Time When Trump Eyes Greenland
Greenland: Siltanews - News DeskTROMSOE, Norway -- Denmark on Monday takes over the Arctic Council’s rotating chairmanship from Norway at a time when Arctic security tensions are fraught and U.S.…
Air New Zealand Announces 2030 Emissions Guidance
Sweden: Siltanews - News DeskAir New Zealand has announced new emission reduction projections for 2030 after contentiously scrapping its Science Based Target last year, citing lack of progress in development…