In a significant environmental and industrial shift, Finland has witnessed a dramatic increase in the import of waste requiring waste transfer permits, reaching a record high of approximately 310,000 tonnes in 2023. This growth not only underscores the country s evolving waste management strategies but also reflects broader changes in the international waste market.
The Finnish Environment Institute (Syke), the authority responsible for international waste transfers, highlighted this unprecedented rise in its preliminary data for 2023.
The aim of creating a competitive and sustainable European battery industry is one step closer to reality as BATCircle 2.0 received funding from Business Finland. The consortium is built on the principles of collaboration and joint research interests between companies and research organisations. Research within the ecosystem has a strong focus on mitigating the effects of climate change, developing materials recycling, and contributing to sustainability in all steps of the battery metals and materials value chain.