Swedish-Led Waterless Train Cleaning Technology Wins Top Sustainability Award
The DREI-project's waterless train cleaning innovation wins France's top sustainability award, promising major water savings and future deployment in Europe.
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Helsingborg's RecoLab Advances Circular Wastewater Management with Innovative Three-Pipe System
RecoLab in Helsingborg leads the way in circular wastewater treatment through its innovative three-pipe system, sustainable technology, and international collaboration.
Sustainability and Smart Technology Drive the Future of Lighting in Sweden
Sweden’s lighting market is evolving with a focus on energy efficiency, recycled materials, and smart technology, as explained by Ahlsell’s Joakim Knapp.
Sweden’s Green Economy Emerges as a Key Sector Amid Economic Reforms
Sweden’s green economy has become the world’s fourth largest sector, while government 2026 tax reforms aim to bolster overall economic growth amid inflationary challenges.
New Initiative Lets Swedes Recycle Old Mobile Phones Directly in Grocery Stores
Sweden introduces grocery store machines enabling easy recycling of old mobile phones, promoting sustainability and offering cash payouts to users.
Sweden Advances Labor Reforms and Pushes for Stronger EU Circular Economy Policies
Sweden is reducing hiring costs to boost employment while urging stronger EU circular economy legislation amidst rising raw material prices and climate concerns.
2026 Logistics Trends: AI, Real-Time Tracking, and Sustainability Drive Swedish Industry
Sweden's logistics sector embraces AI, real-time data, and green initiatives to enhance delivery reliability and sustainability ahead of 2026.
2025 Swedish Neologisms Reflect Societal Challenges and Technological Trends
The 2025 Swedish neologisms reveal trends of crisis, escapism, technological advances, and cultural shifts reflecting the nation's current societal climate.
Swedish Transport Sector Critiques Political Support for Green Transition
Swedish transport companies criticize inconsistent political support and subsidies, highlighting a gap between climate ambitions and sector needs for the green transition.
SBB Increases Stake in Sveafastigheter as Viscaria Copper Mine Advances Sustainable EU Metal Supply
SBB boosts Swedish real estate holdings while Viscaria copper mine advances EU's sustainable metal independence with renewable energy use.
Sweden's Environmental Policy Faces Criticism Amid Economic Growth Priorities
Sweden's environmental laws are increasingly relaxed to favor economic growth and green industry expansion, raising concerns about biodiversity loss and environmental degradation.
Swedish MEP Jörgen Warborn Faces Conflict of Interest Allegations Over EU Sustainability Rollbacks
Swedish MEP Jörgen Warborn is accused of conflicts of interest tied to weakening EU sustainability regulations, prompting ethics complaints and calls for investigation.
Sweden's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Surge Challenges Climate Goals
Sweden's greenhouse gas emissions have risen sharply, undermining its ability to meet crucial climate targets and prompting political concern and calls for stronger action.
WWF Downgrades Swedish Farmed Rainbow Trout Due to Environmental Concerns
WWF's 2025 sustainability update advises caution on Swedish farmed rainbow trout due to environmental impact, while upgrading certain cod fisheries.
2025 Nobel Prize Ceremony Shines with Sustainability and Surprise Guest Angela Merkel
The 2025 Nobel Prize ceremony in Stockholm highlighted sustainability in fashion, honored groundbreaking laureates, and featured surprise guest Angela Merkel.
Swedish Textile Industry Takes On Financial Responsibility for Textile Waste
Sweden's textile industry will now bear the costs for textile waste management, aiming to reduce waste and alleviate taxpayer burden, with proposals due by fall 2026.
Sweden's Tech Startups and Industry Giants Unite to Drive Innovation and Competitiveness
Sweden's leading tech and industrial players meet to discuss innovation, collaboration, and strategy for global competitiveness.
Swedish Cleantech Firm Medclair Targets Tenfold Revenue Growth with Unique Nitrous Oxide Solution
Medclair aims to grow revenue tenfold by expanding its innovative nitrous oxide capture technology across key global markets while supporting climate and healthcare safety.
PostNord Cuts Emissions by 60,000 Tons, Aiming for Fossil-Free Transport by 2030
PostNord has reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 60,000 tons through renewable diesel and electric vehicles, targeting fossil-free operations by 2030.
PostNord Cuts Emissions by 42%, Accelerates Shift to Fossil-Free Operations by 2030
PostNord Sverige cuts greenhouse gas emissions by 42% since 2020, advancing fossil-free logistics through electric vehicles and renewable HVO100 fuel.
Sustainability Emerges as Strategic Investment in Swedish Business Practices
Swedish businesses are increasingly viewing sustainability as a strategic investment, using data and new tools like Position Green's Sustainable Business Playbook to measure financial and competitive benefits amid rising regulatory and investor demands.
Sweden Advances Sustainability with Green Building Heat and Clean Air Electrical Technologies
Swedish firms introduce innovative sustainable heating and clean air electrical alternatives as Västerås attracts major energy investments, advancing green technology.
PostNord Advances Emission Cuts with Renewable Diesel; Calls for State and Industry Collaboration on Climate Goals
PostNord cuts emissions by 42% employing HVO100 renewable diesel and calls for stronger state-industry cooperation to meet Sweden’s climate targets.
Preem's Redefine HVO100 Achieves Nordic Environmental Milestone, Boosting Sweden's Transport Sustainability
Preem's Redefine HVO100 becomes the first Svanen-certified liquid fuel, enabling significant emission reductions in Sweden's transport sector and supporting national climate goals.
Growing Interest in Composting After Death Sparks Debate in Sweden
Sweden sees rising demand for composting after death, though legal and political hurdles remain.
Mixed Reactions Emerge Following COP30 Climate Agreement Amid Fossil Fuel Phase-Out Criticism
The COP30 climate agreement in Brazil received both cautious praise for increased adaptation funding and criticism for its failure to address fossil fuel phase-out, reflecting mixed global reactions.
Sweden Criticizes COP30 Climate Agreement for Lack of Fossil Fuel Phase-Out and Insufficient Adaptation Funding
The COP30 summit in Brazil ended with Swedish leaders criticizing the agreement's failure to phase out fossil fuels and its inadequate climate adaptation funding, despite a commitment to triple adaptation financing by 2035.
Sweden Criticizes COP30 Draft for Lack of Fossil Fuel Phase-Out, Highlights Key Negotiation Challenges
Sweden strongly criticizes the COP30 draft agreement for excluding fossil fuel phase-out commitments and highlights key unresolved negotiation issues at the climate summit in Brazil.
Christian Democrats Propose Scrapping Sweden's National Climate Goals to Align with EU Targets
Sweden's Christian Democrats propose ending the country's ambitious national climate goals to align instead with EU-wide targets and adopt a global perspective on climate policy.
Gothenburg Sees Largest Nordic Loss of Urban Greenery Amid Global Decline
Gothenburg lost 384,000 square meters of urban green space in the past year, marking the largest Nordic decline amid a global reduction in city greenery.
Sweden Falls to 13th in 2026 Climate Change Performance Index Amid Policy Weakening
Sweden’s ranking in the 2026 Climate Change Performance Index drops to 13th, reflecting weakened climate policies despite low emissions and strong renewable energy use.
Swedish SMEs Drive Sustainable Public Transport Projects in West Africa
Swedish SMEs are instrumental in developing sustainable public transport in West Africa, with projects in Abidjan and Lagos utilizing biofuels and fostering international partnerships.
Mistra Carbon Exit Research Highlights Progress and Challenges on Sweden's Path to Net-Zero Emissions
Research from the Mistra Carbon Exit program shows Sweden has the technology to significantly cut emissions but needs stronger policies and investments to achieve full net-zero goals.
Swedish Green Funds Invest Billions in Blacklisted Mining Projects, Spark Concerns Over Greenwashing
Swedish green funds have invested billions in environmentally and ethically controversial mining projects, raising concerns of greenwashing and transparency in sustainable investing.
Experts Warn Overreliance on Forests is Unrealistic for Climate Targets at COP30
COP30 discussions reveal the impracticality of relying on vast forest land for climate targets, urging more immediate and specific climate actions.
Swedes Back Wealth Tax on the Rich to Fund Climate Change Efforts
Strong public support emerges in Sweden for taxing the wealthiest to fund climate transition efforts, emphasizing inequality in emissions and wealth growth.
Swedish Industry Advances in Emissions Reduction with Renewable Fuels and Sustainable Building Materials
Swedish firms Kinnarps and Recoma advance climate goals by adopting renewable fuel HVO100 and sustainable recycled building materials, aiming for substantial emission cuts.
Swedish Firms Expand Infrastructure Role in West Africa Amid Domestic Industrial Modernization
Swedish businesses are advancing critical infrastructure projects in West Africa while modernizing industrial facilities in Sweden with sustainable solutions.
Gävleborg Launches Innovation Contest to Fuse Technology with Agriculture Sustainability
Gävleborg's innovation contest and Genera's advanced pulp technology highlight global efforts merging agriculture with sustainable technology.
Sweden Launches Major 95 Million Kronor Investment to Boost Green Technology in Södertälje
Sweden invests 95 million kronor to create a green technology center in Södertälje, partnering with Astra Zeneca and Rise to foster sustainable industrial innovation through 2030.