{"id":10615,"date":"2021-06-15T10:12:42","date_gmt":"2021-06-15T08:12:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inkubaator.tallinn.ee\/ringmajandus\/"},"modified":"2024-10-18T11:47:42","modified_gmt":"2024-10-18T09:47:42","slug":"circulareconomy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/inkubaator.tallinn.ee\/en\/circulareconomy\/","title":{"rendered":"Circular Economy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns columns-2 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns columns-2-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"content-block-lead\">\n  <p class=\"lead\">In Tallinn Business Incubator, we guide companies to incorporate the principles of circular economy into their business models.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The need to adapt business models arises from established regulations and the necessity to remain competitive. In a situation where small entrepreneurs compete with large companies, they gain a competitive advantage through environmentally conscious behaviour due to their flexibility and quicker ability to adapt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal of the business incubator is to support sustainable, green, and circular economy entrepreneurship through awareness-raising and practical solutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image m-landscape size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/inkubaator.tallinn.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/TalTech-Disain-kohtub-teadusega-seened-58-700x467.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inkubaator.tallinn.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/TalTech-Disain-kohtub-teadusega-seened-58-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/inkubaator.tallinn.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/TalTech-Disain-kohtub-teadusega-seened-58-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/inkubaator.tallinn.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/TalTech-Disain-kohtub-teadusega-seened-58-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inkubaator.tallinn.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/TalTech-Disain-kohtub-teadusega-seened-58-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/inkubaator.tallinn.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/TalTech-Disain-kohtub-teadusega-seened-58-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/inkubaator.tallinn.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/TalTech-Disain-kohtub-teadusega-seened-58-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/inkubaator.tallinn.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/TalTech-Disain-kohtub-teadusega-seened-58-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick learning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"accordion\">\n            <h3 class=\"p\">Circular Economy 1: What is Circular Economy?<\/h3>\n      <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n        <div class=\"video-description\"><p>What is the Circular Economy? What are its objectives? Why is it important to incorporate the principles of the circular economy into your company&#8217;s operations? How can this be done?<\/p>\n<p>In the first video of the Tallinn Business Incubator&#8217;s series on circular economy educational videos, the topic is introduced by circular economy expert Markus Vihma.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <aside class=\"video\">\n          <video controls>\n            <source src=\"https:\/\/inkubaator.tallinn.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/01_Loomeinkubaator_KIRA_07062021_EstSubs-1.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\">\n            Your browser does not support the video tag.\n          <\/video>\n        <\/aside>\n      <\/div>\n          <h3 class=\"p\">Circular Economy 2: How to Choose Materials for Products?<\/h3>\n      <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n        <div class=\"video-description\"><p>Every material has an impact on the environment. What should be considered when selecting materials? How can you choose environmentally friendly materials? How can the selected materials address problems in other areas?<\/p>\n<p>In the educational video, KIRA shares its experience with circular economy materials. KIRA is a sustainable footwear brand that produces durable shoes from old tyres and plastic bottles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <aside class=\"video\">\n          <video controls>\n            <source src=\"https:\/\/inkubaator.tallinn.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/01_Loomeinkubaator_KIRA_07062021_EstSubs-1.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\">\n            Your browser does not support the video tag.\n          <\/video>\n        <\/aside>\n      <\/div>\n          <h3 class=\"p\">Circular Economy 3: What to Focus on in Production?<\/h3>\n      <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n        <div class=\"video-description\"><p>What are the main circular economy principles to focus on in production? What should be done with production waste? How can resources be used efficiently in production?<\/p>\n<p>In the educational video, Paragon Sleep shares its experience, as they produce duvets, pillows, technical textiles, and beds. Paragon Sleep recycles 100% of production waste in home textile manufacturing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <aside class=\"video\">\n          <video controls>\n            <source src=\"https:\/\/inkubaator.tallinn.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/02_Loomeinkubaator_PARAGON_07062021_EstSubs.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\">\n            Your browser does not support the video tag.\n          <\/video>\n        <\/aside>\n      <\/div>\n          <h3 class=\"p\">Circular Economy 4: How to Design Durable Products?<\/h3>\n      <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n        <div class=\"video-description\"><p>What makes a good reusable product? What should be considered in product design?<\/p>\n<p>In the educational video, Comodule shares its experience with circular product design. Comodule connects bicycles and scooters to the internet and is the only company outside China that produces electric scooters.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <aside class=\"video\">\n          <video controls>\n            <source src=\"https:\/\/inkubaator.tallinn.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/03_Loomeinkubaator_COMODULE_07062021_EstSubs.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\">\n            Your browser does not support the video tag.\n          <\/video>\n        <\/aside>\n      <\/div>\n          <h3 class=\"p\">Circular Economy 5: How to Design a Product for Reusability?<\/h3>\n      <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n        <div class=\"video-description\"><p>How to Design a Product with Its End of Life in Mind? What happens to the product at the end of its life? What should be done with the materials of the product at the end of its life? Product as a service?<\/p>\n<p>In the video, sustainable design brand Stella Soomlais addresses questions regarding long-lasting product cycles. She designs and manufactures leather accessories that are built to last and offers aftercare, repair services, and rental options for her products.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <aside class=\"video\">\n          <video controls>\n            <source src=\"https:\/\/inkubaator.tallinn.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/04_Loomeinkubaator_STELLA_07062021_ESTSUB.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\">\n            Your browser does not support the video tag.\n          <\/video>\n        <\/aside>\n      <\/div>\n          <h3 class=\"p\">Circular Economy 6: How to Offer a Product as a Service?<\/h3>\n      <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n        <div class=\"video-description\"><p>How to Offer Services Instead of Sellable Products? Does the consumer need the product or its function? Which products can be offered as a service? What are the benefits of the service?<\/p>\n<p>Lindstr\u00f6m, a company providing textile services, shares its experience. Lindstr\u00f6m rents out various textiles, including workwear, mats, and hotel textiles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <aside class=\"video\">\n          <video controls>\n            <source src=\"https:\/\/inkubaator.tallinn.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/05_Loomeinkubaator_LINDSTROM_07062021_EstSubs_V2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\">\n            Your browser does not support the video tag.\n          <\/video>\n        <\/aside>\n      <\/div>\n          <h3 class=\"p\">Circular Economy 7: Opportunities in the Food Industry<\/h3>\n      <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n        <div class=\"video-description\"><p>How can the principles of the circular economy be applied in the food industry?<\/p>\n<p>Gelatex shares its experience in the food industry, as they produce unique materials\u2014nanofibres used in the production of clean meat. Gelatex aims to prevent waste from the meat industry from being generated in the first place.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <aside class=\"video\">\n          <video controls>\n            <source src=\"https:\/\/inkubaator.tallinn.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/06_Loomeinkubaator_GELATEX_07062021_EstSubs.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\">\n            Your browser does not support the video tag.\n          <\/video>\n        <\/aside>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/section>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Casestudies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"home-section m-related\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n              <a class=\"post-item-large\" href=\"https:\/\/inkubaator.tallinn.ee\/en\/2024\/07\/13\/at-the-cid-project-meeting-in-genoa-the-structure-of-the-projects-study-programmes-and-the-accelerator-was-finalized\/\">\n            <figure>\n              <img \n    class=\"lazyload \" \n    width=\"2048\" \n    height=\"1536\" \n    data-src=\"https:\/\/inkubaator.tallinn.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/7a2bda1b-d217-4b14-a9d7-5959c78eab0d-700x525.jpg\" \n    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/inkubaator.tallinn.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/7a2bda1b-d217-4b14-a9d7-5959c78eab0d.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/inkubaator.tallinn.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/7a2bda1b-d217-4b14-a9d7-5959c78eab0d-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/inkubaator.tallinn.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/7a2bda1b-d217-4b14-a9d7-5959c78eab0d-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/inkubaator.tallinn.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/7a2bda1b-d217-4b14-a9d7-5959c78eab0d-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inkubaator.tallinn.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/7a2bda1b-d217-4b14-a9d7-5959c78eab0d-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/inkubaator.tallinn.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/7a2bda1b-d217-4b14-a9d7-5959c78eab0d-120x90.jpg 120w\" \n    data-sizes=\"auto\" \n    alt=\"\" \n    fetchpriority=\"low\" \n    loading=\"lazy\">            <\/figure>\n\n            <div class=\"header-wrapper\">\n              <h3>At the CiD project meeting in Genoa, the structure of the project&#8217;s study programmes and accelerator was finalized<\/h3>\n              <header>\n                <time datetime=\"2024-07-13T19:15:52+00:00\">13. July 2024<\/time>\n\n                  <div class=\"event-meta\">\n    \n<span  class=\"badge gray soft pill xxs\">\n        <span>News<\/span>\n  <\/span>  <\/div>\n\n              <\/header>\n              <div class=\"post-item__excerpt\"><p>The CiD project meeting in Genoa, held June 12th-14th 2024, has been a significant gathering of partners collaborating to define guidelines for Academic, Continuous Education and Accelerator courses. It took place at the Architecture and Design Department of the University of Genoa, in a beautiful setting overlooking the roof garden of the historical university building.\u00a0 During the Academic Programme Session, partners from UNIGE, LUH, and IAAC presented their academic timelines for 2025. This session emphasized the importance of defining and validating the guidelines for the CiD Course and explained the strategies for implementation. Collaborative activities focused on creating and completing\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/a>\n\n                      <div class=\"posts-list\">\n          <a class=\"post-item\" href=\"https:\/\/inkubaator.tallinn.ee\/en\/2024\/06\/13\/ccc-cities-refine-their-business-incubation-pilots-in-aarhus\/\">\n  <figure>\n    <img \n    class=\"lazyload \" \n    width=\"2560\" \n    height=\"1501\" \n    data-src=\"https:\/\/inkubaator.tallinn.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/WEB-Aarhus-CCC-meeting-15-700x410.jpg\" \n    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/inkubaator.tallinn.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/WEB-Aarhus-CCC-meeting-15-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/inkubaator.tallinn.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/WEB-Aarhus-CCC-meeting-15-250x147.jpg 250w, https:\/\/inkubaator.tallinn.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/WEB-Aarhus-CCC-meeting-15-700x410.jpg 700w, https:\/\/inkubaator.tallinn.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/WEB-Aarhus-CCC-meeting-15-768x450.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inkubaator.tallinn.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/WEB-Aarhus-CCC-meeting-15-1536x901.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/inkubaator.tallinn.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/WEB-Aarhus-CCC-meeting-15-2048x1201.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/inkubaator.tallinn.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/WEB-Aarhus-CCC-meeting-15-120x70.jpg 120w\" \n    data-sizes=\"auto\" \n    alt=\"\" \n    fetchpriority=\"low\" \n    loading=\"lazy\">  <\/figure>\n\n  <div class=\"post-item-wrapper\">\n    <h3 class=\"h4\">CCC cities refine their business incubation pilots in Aarhus<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"post-item__description\">\n      <p class=\"post-item__excerpt\">From 4 to 6 June the municipality of Aarhus in cooperation with Lifestyle and Design Cluster hosted the second workshop of the \u201cCreative Circular Cities\u201d project \u2013 a Business Lab. During the Lab the six cities taking part in the project &#8211; Aarhus, Gdynia, Kiel, Riga, Tallinn and Turku &#8211; refined their business incubation pilots for facilitating CCSI-supported circular business models.\u00a0 The dynamic three-day workshop was led by sustainable business advisor Jasper Steinhausen and along with the director of the partnership &#8220;Trace&#8221; Anette Juhl, behavioral scientist Pelle Guldborg Hansen and the leader of the association \u201cRethink Human Being\u201d Christian Dietrichsen,\u2026<\/p>\n      <p class=\"post-item__read-more\">\n        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 -960 960 960\" fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M440-440H240q-17 0-28.5-11.5T200-480q0-17 11.5-28.5T240-520h200v-200q0-17 11.5-28.5T480-760q17 0 28.5 11.5T520-720v200h200q17 0 28.5 11.5T760-480q0 17-11.5 28.5T720-440H520v200q0 17-11.5 28.5T480-200q-17 0-28.5-11.5T440-240v-200Z\"\/><\/svg>\n        Read more      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <footer>\n        <div class=\"event-meta\">\n    \n<span  class=\"badge gray soft pill xxs\">\n        <span>News<\/span>\n  <\/span>  <\/div>\n\n      <time datetime=\"2024-06-13T12:26:57+00:00\">13. June 2024<\/time>\n    <\/footer>\n  <\/div>\n<\/a><a class=\"post-item\" href=\"https:\/\/inkubaator.tallinn.ee\/en\/2024\/04\/16\/greenful-journey-crafting-a-greener-future-from-textile-waste\/\">\n  <figure>\n    <img \n    class=\"lazyload \" \n    width=\"1715\" \n    height=\"992\" \n    data-src=\"https:\/\/inkubaator.tallinn.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2-e1744099888473-1024x592.png\" \n    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/inkubaator.tallinn.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2-e1744099888473.png 1715w, https:\/\/inkubaator.tallinn.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2-e1744099888473-300x174.png 300w, https:\/\/inkubaator.tallinn.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2-e1744099888473-1024x592.png 1024w, https:\/\/inkubaator.tallinn.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2-e1744099888473-768x444.png 768w, https:\/\/inkubaator.tallinn.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2-e1744099888473-1536x888.png 1536w, https:\/\/inkubaator.tallinn.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2-e1744099888473-45x26.png 45w, https:\/\/inkubaator.tallinn.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2-e1744099888473-1362x788.png 1362w\" \n    data-sizes=\"auto\" \n    alt=\"\" \n    fetchpriority=\"low\" \n    loading=\"lazy\">  <\/figure>\n\n  <div class=\"post-item-wrapper\">\n    <h3 class=\"h4\">Greenful Journey: Crafting a Greener Future from Textile Waste<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"post-item__description\">\n      <p class=\"post-item__excerpt\">In the context of the BALTIC2HAND project, Tallinn Business Incubator organized a webinar, where Toomas Allikas, who has led Greenful Group as CEO, recounted the company&#8217;s journey, and dived into the staggering figures of global textile waste problem. As an introduction, Toomas Allikas painted a vivid picture of the crisis &#8220;There are 92 million tonnes of textile waste produced worldwide with approximately 12 million tons in Europe. One garbage truck of textile waste is landfilled or incinerated every single second.&#8221; The magnitude of the problem is staggering. It&#8217;s estimated that fast fashion will increase by 300% in the next three\u2026<\/p>\n      <p class=\"post-item__read-more\">\n        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 -960 960 960\" fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M440-440H240q-17 0-28.5-11.5T200-480q0-17 11.5-28.5T240-520h200v-200q0-17 11.5-28.5T480-760q17 0 28.5 11.5T520-720v200h200q17 0 28.5 11.5T760-480q0 17-11.5 28.5T720-440H520v200q0 17-11.5 28.5T480-200q-17 0-28.5-11.5T440-240v-200Z\"\/><\/svg>\n        Read more      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <footer>\n        <div class=\"event-meta\">\n    \n<span  class=\"badge gray soft pill xxs\">\n        <span>News<\/span>\n  <\/span>  <\/div>\n\n      <time datetime=\"2024-04-16T17:51:09+00:00\">16. April 2024<\/time>\n    <\/footer>\n  <\/div>\n<\/a><a class=\"post-item\" href=\"https:\/\/inkubaator.tallinn.ee\/en\/2024\/03\/12\/cities-present-their-plans-in-the-ccc-kick-off-event-in-riga\/\">\n  <figure>\n    <img \n    class=\"lazyload \" \n    width=\"2560\" \n    height=\"1920\" \n    data-src=\"https:\/\/inkubaator.tallinn.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2.2.-Introductions-700x525.jpg\" \n    data-srcset=\"https:\/\/inkubaator.tallinn.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2.2.-Introductions-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/inkubaator.tallinn.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2.2.-Introductions-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/inkubaator.tallinn.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2.2.-Introductions-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/inkubaator.tallinn.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2.2.-Introductions-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inkubaator.tallinn.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2.2.-Introductions-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/inkubaator.tallinn.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2.2.-Introductions-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/inkubaator.tallinn.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2.2.-Introductions-120x90.jpg 120w\" \n    data-sizes=\"auto\" \n    alt=\"\" \n    fetchpriority=\"low\" \n    loading=\"lazy\">  <\/figure>\n\n  <div class=\"post-item-wrapper\">\n    <h3 class=\"h4\">Cities present their plans in the CCC kick-off event in Riga\u00a0<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"post-item__description\">\n      <p class=\"post-item__excerpt\">In the CCC project kick-off event in Riga the six demo cities involved in the project \u2013 Aarhus, Gdynia, Kiel, Riga, Tallinn and Turku \u2013 presented their initial plans for activities during the project.\u00a0 Bulky waste as a resource\u00a0 In Gdynia the project is implemented by two partners \u2013 the Design Centre which represents the municipality and the association \u201cPomorskie in the European Union\u201d.\u00a0 Within the project the Design Centre plans to create a strategy and pilot a waste management program in Gdynia. This will be done by organizing a series of workshops and training sessions addressed at the design\u2026<\/p>\n      <p class=\"post-item__read-more\">\n        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 -960 960 960\" fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M440-440H240q-17 0-28.5-11.5T200-480q0-17 11.5-28.5T240-520h200v-200q0-17 11.5-28.5T480-760q17 0 28.5 11.5T520-720v200h200q17 0 28.5 11.5T760-480q0 17-11.5 28.5T720-440H520v200q0 17-11.5 28.5T480-200q-17 0-28.5-11.5T440-240v-200Z\"\/><\/svg>\n        Read more      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <footer>\n        <div class=\"event-meta\">\n    \n<span  class=\"badge gray soft pill xxs\">\n        <span>News<\/span>\n  <\/span>  <\/div>\n\n      <time datetime=\"2024-03-12T06:50:41+00:00\">12. March 2024<\/time>\n    <\/footer>\n  <\/div>\n<\/a>            <\/div>\n        \n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Useful links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"content-block-lead\">\n  <p class=\"lead\">Useful Tools, Reports, and Learning Materials<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Here you will find useful links, reports, and tools to help your company successfully implement the principles of the circular economy. We have gathered practical information to support you in the implementation of the circular economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"content-block-featured-link\">\n  <h3 class=\"body-xl\">Overview of Second-Hand Business Models in Estonia, Latvia, Finland, and Sweden<\/h3>\n\n      <p>As consumer awareness of textile reuse increases and the overall public and political focus on textile circular economy grows, the fashion sector has shown an increased interest in circular commerce and rental models.<\/p>\n  \n  \n<a href=\"https:\/\/telaketju.turkuamk.fi\/uploads\/462f4d38-01-report_benchmarking.pdf\"   class=\"button link\" >\n        Read more        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"24px\" viewBox=\"0 -960 960 960\" width=\"24px\" fill=\"#e8eaed\"><path d=\"M560-504v50q0 17 11.5 28.5T600-414q17 0 28.5-11.5T640-454v-146q0-17-11.5-28.5T600-640H454q-17 0-28.5 11.5T414-600q0 17 11.5 28.5T454-560h49L328-385q-11 11-11 27.5t11 28.5q12 12 28.5 12t28.5-12l175-175ZM480-80q-83 0-156-31.5T197-197q-54-54-85.5-127T80-480q0-83 31.5-156T197-763q54-54 127-85.5T480-880q83 0 156 31.5T763-763q54 54 85.5 127T880-480q0 83-31.5 156T763-197q-54 54-127 85.5T480-80Zm0-80q134 0 227-93t93-227q0-134-93-227t-227-93q-134 0-227 93t-93 227q0 134 93 227t227 93Zm0-320Z\"\/><\/svg>  <\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"content-block-featured-link\">\n  <h3 class=\"body-xl\">Current Status of Second-Hand Businesses and Textile Waste in the Baltic Sea Region (Finland, Sweden, Estonia, and Latvia)<\/h3>\n\n      <p>The aim of the report is to clarify the current status of second-hand commerce and textile waste in the Baltic Sea region, covering Finland, Sweden, Estonia, and Latvia. 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