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Why is circular economy knowledge important?

The world is changing rapidly, and so is the business environment. Access to raw materials and other production inputs is becoming increasingly uncertain. In South Ostrobothnia, a predominantly rural region in Finland with a strong primary production sector, these changes also affect security of supply, making resilience and resource availability more important than ever.

By improving resource efficiency and adopting circular economy solutions, businesses can respond to:

• Rising raw material costs
• Increasing competition for scarce resources
• The need to reduce emissions
• The need for sustainable business development and growth

Adapting to a changing business environment and meeting environmental requirements create new development challenges for businesses and other organisations. Relevant knowledge and expertise are available, but often scattered across different sources.