bio and circular economy

As part of its sustainable development activities, Lapland UAS is committed to promoting the bio and circular economy through its activities.

The circular economy has emerged as a global megatrend affecting both public and private sector activities. The aim is to promote the efficient use of materials and energy, as well as the utilization of renewable raw materials and to minimize waste and losses.

Key to enhance the transition towards circular economy is to focus on the planning and design. Value is added to products through services and new business models.

At Lapland UAS, the bio- and circular economy is integrated into both education and RDI activities in almost all areas of the organisation's competence. In the future, all students graduating from Lapland UAS will have knowledge of bio- and circular economy as a part of their field of study. In RDI activities, the bio and circular economy, resource wisdom, and the promotion of low carbon will be further strengthened.

Lapland University of Applied Sciences is involved in the activities of the Circular Economy Centre together with the Kemi Digipolis Oy, City of Kemi and Lappia Vocational College.