The Waste to Value Platform was developed to facilitate the cost-effective utilization of recycled materials and accelerate the development of new material innovations. By connecting companies with circular opportunities, the platform helped unlock the potential of industrial by-products and waste streams.
The Need for a Circular Solution:
Within the Combient network, Stora Enso identified the need for a concrete solution to make the use of recycled materials more accessible and economically viable. The goal was not only to enhance material reuse but also to foster cross-industry collaboration for new material innovations.
Combient Pure played a crucial role in the project, acting as the stakeholder and use case manager while also coordinating pilot testing. Through structured facilitation and ecosystem collaboration, Pure supported Stora Enso in shaping a functional platform that brought together companies seeking circular material solutions.
The Outcome: A Pilot Version of the Waste to Value Platform:
The initiative resulted in a pilot version of the Waste to Value Platform, providing companies with greater visibility into circular opportunities within their networks. The platform enabled businesses to identify, source, and exchange secondary raw materials, making circularity more practical and scalable across industries. This initiative marked an important learning step in closing material loops to advance the shift toward a more resource-efficient, circular economy.
