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Workshop on eco-design and circularity in the wood industry
The wood industry is facing a shift. The EU's Ecodesign Regulation (ESPR) is changing the rules of the game, but it is also opening doors to new business opportunities, collaborations and circular solutions. How can we take advantage of these opportunities while managing the risks?
Ecodesign and future opportunities for the wood industry
The Swedish Wood Protection Association, TMF and Swedish Wood, together with experts from RISE and leading industry players, invite you to an interactive and inspiring workshop.
The focus is on the Ecodesign Regulation, circularity and future business models. During the workshop, you will gain a clear picture of what the new rules mean for your business, have the opportunity to discuss circular business models with experts and exchange experiences with other players in the wood industry. You will also receive concrete tools and valuable insights that can help you start or strengthen your work with the circular transition.
Who are we addressing?
The workshop is aimed at anyone working with wood and sustainability from industrial designers and sawmills to wood furniture companies, sustainability managers, property companies and infrastructure operators. Regardless of your role, you will gain inspiration and concrete tools for developing the circular businesses of the future.
Organisations behind the invitation:
- Swedish Wood Protection Association
- RISE Research Institutes of Sweden
- IsoTimber
- Swedish Wood and Furniture Industries Federation
- Swedish Wood
Speakers
Programme
Speakers
Fredrik Westin
CEO, Swedish Wood Protection Association
Introduction ‘Wake-up call, opportunities and risks’ provides an overview of the current situation in the industry.
Tatjana Karpenja
Business Developer Sustainability & Digitalisation, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden
Presentation: What does the new Ecodesign Regulation entail? She discusses the new sustainability requirements for products.
Janina Östling
Head of Sustainability & Innovation, IsoTimber
Presentation: Practical application of circular economy – with concrete development ideas and insights drawn directly from real life
Ulrika Vejbrink
Innovation and Process Manager, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden
Presentations on circularity – first an introduction to what circular business models mean and how they can be used to generate profitability, followed by an in-depth look at how products can be designed to function in a circular business model.
Programme
October 14th 10:00-16:00
Introduktion 'Wake up call, opportunities and risks’
Fredrik Westin, Swedish Wood Protection Association, provides an overview of the current situation in the industry.
'Practical application of the circular economy', Janina Östling, IsoTimber shares concrete development ideas and insights from experience.
Discussion in small groups: ‘What is the situation for you today and how are you adapting to this? What is most urgent for you? ’
12:00 Lunch
'What is circularity and circular business models'. Ulrika Vejbrink, Circular Business Lab at RISE talks about how to make money from circularity.
Discussion in small groups: 'How do you work with circular aspects?'
'Designing for circularity' . Ulrika Vejbrink, Circular Business Lab at RISE, shares insights on how to design products that work in a circular business model.
Coffee break
Work in small groups: 'How do you work with circular aspects?', 'What are your biggest challenges?'
Share out and discussion
16:00 Conclusion
