Biorefinery

Take a look at the products generated in the sawmilling, paper and pulp industries, and think about the future possibilities! Start up the biorefinery by pushing the button and use the foot pedals to control the masses and liquids.

Building a sustainable future requires efficient utilisation of renewable raw materials and energy. In addition, side streams must be put to use, and new products created while generating zero waste. This is called circular bioeconomy. Biorefineries are the production plant of the future in the forest industry. They produce bioenergy and bio-based products from biomass. Wood-based industry has a major global role in abating climate change through carbon sequestration, provided that the timber is grown and harvested sustainably. One of the key factors contributing to the sustainability of wood as a material is easy recycling – the same wood fibre can be reused up to seven times.

It is possible to derive different masses and extracts from wood, and their properties can be further modified. Furthermore, there are plans to convert the carbon dioxide emissions from plants into fuel or raw material for plastics. Wood is an astonishingly versatile raw material – what will it offer us in the future?