UPM BioVerno and GrowDex® chosen among 25 unique example cases of Nordic bioeconomy
(UPM, 19 January 2017 at 11:00 EET) - The Nordic Bioeconomy Panel under The Nordic Council of Ministers has chosen UPM BioVerno and GrowDex® in the Nordic bioeconomy - 25 cases for sustainable change catalogue. UPM BioVerno is a renewable diesel made of crude tall oil, a wood residue from pulp production. GrowDex® is a wood-based nanocellulose hydrogel developed for the needs of the pharmaceutical industry. "The Nordic countries are strongly placed to be global leaders in the production and utilisation of bio-resources that will enhance both competitiveness and sustainability.