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  • Ljunggren, Jonas
    et al.
    IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute.
    Stadmark, Johanna
    IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute.
    Jutterström, Sara
    IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute.
    Moldan, Filip
    IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute.
    Swedish National Nitrogen Budget - Humans and settlements2025Report (Other academic)
    Abstract [en]

    This report presents pool ‘Humans and settlement’ of the Swedish National Nitrogen Budget (NNB), one of the eight major pools defined by the Task Force on Reactive Nitrogen within the Air Convention (CLRTAP). A complete NNB captures all major flows of all forms of reactive nitrogen (Nr) within a country and across the country borders. In the ‘Humans and settlement’ pool the largest flows of Nr are associated with imported and produced products, food and discarded waste, mainly material waste.

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  • Roesch, Claire
    et al.
    IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute.
    Hedensjö, Alice
    IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute.
    Henriksson, Elisabet
    IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute.
    Wrange, Anna-Lisa
    IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute.
    Linder, Erica
    IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute.
    Nyqvist, Mathilda
    IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute.
    Strand, Åsa
    IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute.
    Potential uses of oversized and clustered Pacific oysters from wild populations2025Report (Other academic)
    Abstract [en]

    Pacific oysters, introduced to Europe in the 1960s, have spread widely, forming feral populations with commercial potential. Here, we explored commercial opportunities for oversized and clustered oysters obtained from management harvest. We show that oysters obtained from management harvest have various applications - such as in design, animal feed and functional foods - in line with circular economy principles. Further research on processing, legal frameworks, and a Nordic collaboration could boost ecological and economic benefits of commercializing invasive oysters.

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  • Gustavsson Binder, Tobias
    et al.
    IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute.
    Tillberg, Gabrielle
    Transformity.
    Roth, Anders
    IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute.
    Flodén, Jonas
    Göteborgs Universitet.
    Schaad, Gabriela
    Göteborgs Universitet.
    Styhre, Linda
    IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute.
    Hur bidrar företag med klimatmål till godstransporternas omställning?2025Report (Other academic)
    Abstract [en]

    This report demonstrates that transport purchasing companies with voluntary climate targets contribute to the decarbonization of freight transport, although the contribution from voluntary commitment is limited. This conclusion is based on a combination of interviews, surveys, and our own calculations. We observed several examples of companies investing both time and resources to achieve their climate goals, most notably in the grocery and food industries. At the same time, we have found that many companies show less commitment in this area, and that voluntary commitments result in limited emission reductions.

    Two key factors explain the often-limited impact of voluntary commitments. The first is a low willingness to pay for measures that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, both among companies with climate targets and those without them.

    The second factor is that freight transport is often not prioritized in companies’ climate strategies. Companies tend to focus on other measures in their value chains that address larger emissions. This is true even when freight emissions are significant, but other emissions are larger.

    The report also highlights that transport purchasers are critical for the fulfillment of important climate policies in the EU and Sweden. However, there are currently no binding requirements or strong incentives for them to contribute. The current policy of low fuel prices is a particular barrier, as it increases the cost difference for climate-friendly alternatives.

    The EU is placing increasing demands on vehicle manufacturers to reduce emissions from new heavy vehicles, which effectively requires a growing share of electric vehicles. Transport purchasers play a critical role in procuring transport services that use these vehicles, but in the absence of mandates or strong incentives, their contribution remains insufficient. Our report shows that voluntary measures do not compensate for this shortfall, indicating that current policies risk to hinder compliance with these stricter requirements.

    Voluntary purchases of biofuels also fail to compensate for emissions caused by the reduced Greenhouse gas reduction mandate (Swedish: reduktionsplikt). Despite a doubling in the use of HVO100 between 2023 and 2024, total HVO deliveries have decreased by two-thirds due to a drastic drop in sales of diesel with blended HVO. We conclude that voluntary measures are insufficient to achieve a significant transition to renewable fuels.

    The climate policy should not rely too heavily on voluntary measures as long as appropriate regulatory frameworks are missing or too weak. To accelerate the transition to electric trucks, measures that mandate increased electrification or provide better economic incentives for transport purchasers are required. For increased use of renewable fuels, policies such as an ambitious blending mandate are necessary to ensure broader adoption, rather than relying on the willingness of transport purchasers to pay extra for climate-friendly transport.

    The report is the result of a two-year research project led by IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute, in collaboration with Transformity AB and the University of Gothenburg. The project was funded by Triple F, which is the Swedish Transport Administration’s research and innovation initiative aimed at decarbonizing the freight transport system. The programme is managed by Lindholmen Science Park in collaboration with VTI and RISE.

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  • Hedensjö, Alice
    et al.
    IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute.
    Strand, Åsa
    IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute.
    How to transport Ostrea edulis seed2025Other (Other academic)
    Abstract [en]

    Transport protocol for European oyster (Ostrea edulis).

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  • Dahlbom, Maja
    et al.
    IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute.
    Martvall, Amanda
    IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute.
    Maturity of fibre-to-fibre recycling in Europe - Assessment of recycling companies in Europe2025Report (Other academic)
    Abstract [en]

    This study aims to assess the maturity of a selection of existing European fibre-to-fibre recycling companies and to explore the future of post-consumer textile recycling. At present, only 1% of textiles fibres on the global market originate from recycled pre- or post-consumer textiles. Increasing textile recycling aligns with the EU strategy for sustainable and circular textiles and is necessary for creating a more sustainable textile industry.

    This study assessed six textile recycling companies across Europe, evaluating their level of technology readiness level (TRL), business readiness level (BRL), and customer readiness level (CRL) based on the KTH Innovation Readiness Level framework. The results indicate that mechanical recycling companies are generally more mature than chemical ones across the three parameters, with technology being the most mature and customer readiness the least. Scaling fibre-to-fibre recycling requires not just a high technical readiness level, but also a sustainable business models and strong value chain integration. A collaborative effort between large and small companies is essential to build a more sustainable textile industry that reduces virgin fibre dependence and promotes resource efficiency. Additionally, regulatory support is essential for recycling companies to scale production and compete effectively with virgin fibres. 

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  • Vigren, Maria
    et al.
    IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute.
    Julander, Anneli
    IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute.
    Midander, Klara
    IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute.
    Säker arbetsmiljö vid insamling och reparation för återbruk av elektronik – en färdplan2025Report (Other academic)
    Abstract [sv]

    Med utgångspunkt från forskningsstudien ”Färdplan för en säker arbetsmiljö vid insamling och reparation för återbruk av elektronik – ett forskningsprojekt om arbetsmiljön i den gröna omställningen”, presenteras i denna folder identifierade arbetsmiljöutmaningar och förslag på möjliga preventiva insatser.

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  • Cox, Theo
    et al.
    Demos Helsinki.
    Stafsing, Linda
    Norion.
    Malmaeus, Mikael
    IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute.
    Singh, Sahib
    Demos Helsinki.
    Eriksson, Flintull Annica
    IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute.
    Schou Bagh, Laura
    Norion.
    A Beyond-GDP view of Nordic performance2025Report (Other academic)
    Abstract [en]

    The growing dissatisfaction with gross domestic product (GDP) as a measure of nationalwelfare has sparked an interest in alternative metrics. The limitations of GDP inaccounting for social, environmental, and distributional factors have been welldocumented,highlighting the need for comprehensive approaches to welfaremeasurement. In response to this, Nordic countries, known for their progressive socialpolicies, are poised to take a global lead in adopting alternative frameworks. This reportaims to assess the performance of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Swedenthrough three key alternative metrics: the Sustainable Development Index (SDI), theTransition Performance Index (TPI), and Doughnut Economy Indicators.

    Methodology:

    The research employed a structured literature review to identify a broad set of welfaremetrics. After an initial evaluation of 38 indicators, three were selected based on theirrelevance and applicability to the Nordic countries: the SDI, TPI, and Doughnut EconomyIndicators. These metrics were evaluated across thematic areas of sustainability, socialinclusion, and wellbeing.

    1. Sustainable Development Index (SDI): This metric integrates human developmentwith ecological impact. It uses five key indicators—education, life expectancy,income, consumption-based CO2 emissions, and consumption based materialfootprint. The SDI is a composite measure that divides human development byecological overshoot, making it particularly suited for assessing sustainability.

    2. Transition Performance Index (TPI): Developed by the European Commission, theTPI evaluates countries across four dimensions—economic, social, environmental,and governance. Its aim is to measure progress towards sustainable and inclusive economies.

    3. Doughnut Economy Indicators: This framework is based on ensuring that societiesoperate within planetary boundaries while also meeting basic social needs. The report utilised existing datasets to assess the performance of Nordic countries against both the ecological ceiling (also using consumption based data) and socialfoundations defined by the Doughnut model.

    Overall, the Nordic countries generally perform well in terms of social outcomes but–whenwe look at environmental impacts from consumption rather than just territorially– facechallenges in reducing their ecological footprints. While they all perform in the upperechelons of the TPI rankings, the SDI and Doughnut Economy Indicators demonstratethat every Nordic country is significantly overshooting the planetary boundaries requiredfor ecological safety.

    7 This report thus underscores the need for a more holistic approach to welfaremeasurement in the Nordic countries. While their social outcomes are laudable, ecologicalsustainability remains a critical challenge. The findings suggest the importance ofintegrating alternative welfare metrics, such as the SDI, TPI, and Doughnut EconomyIndicators, into national policymaking to ensure a balanced approach to social andenvironmental sustainability. These indicators are salient to the Nordic countries as theycontrast strong performance relative to European peers and measured by the yardstick ofongoing transition (TPI), with a sobering view of ecological boundary transgression whichpoints to a complete lack of long-term sustainability of the welfare performance theregion has become known for (SDI, Doughnut Indicators). This contrast should come as anurgent reality check to Nordic policymakers who may be otherwise convinced that theNordics’ ecological transition is proceeding effectively.

    The report concludes with several findings and recommendations:

    1. Aligning Metrics: There is a need for greater alignment and standardisation acrossalternative welfare metrics to ensure consistency and comparability.

    2. Governance Integration: Without governance structures that integrate thesealternative metrics, measurement alone will not lead to meaningful change.

    3. Ecological Focus: Policymakers look to alternative ecological interventions toaddress the significant, consumption based environmental overshoot identifiedacross all Nordic countries. Demand side policy frameworks such as sufficiencysolutions are highlighted as promising.

    4. Leadership Potential: The Nordic countries are well-positioned to lead the globalshift towards a wellbeing economy, provided they can reconcile their economicpolicies with the ecological limits.This report makes a case for an urgent recalibration of the metrics used to define success,advocating for a move beyond GDP to foster a more sustainable and inclusive future forthe Nordic region.

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