Agenda 2030

The Agenda 2030 is a commitment by the United Nations to eradicate poverty and achieve sustainable development by the year 2030 world-wide, ensuring that no one is left behind. The adoption of Agenda 2030 was a landmark achievement, providing for a shared global...

Air pollution

Air pollution occurs when harmful chemicals and particles are emitted into the air – due to human activity or natural forces – at a concentration that interferes with human health or welfare or that harms the environment in other ways. We continuously monitor our...

Biobased

Biobased products are those that originate partially or completely from renewable resources. These products can be either biodegradable or non-biodegradable. The products from Lessebo Paper are biobased, made from sustainable sources.

Biodegradable

If something is biodegradable, then, given the right conditions and presence of microorganisms, fungi, or bacteria, it will eventually break down to its basic components and blend back in with the earth. Timeline is not very specifically defined and the term...

Biodiversity

Biodiversity refers to the variety of living species on Earth, including plants, animals, bacteria, and fungi. While Earth’s biodiversity is so rich that many species have yet to be discovered, many species are being threatened with extinction due to human activities,...

Bioenergy

Bioenergy is renewable energy made available from materials derived from biological sources. The term refers to various forms of energy, including heat and electricity. The energy at Lessebo Paper is bioenergy, derived from wood chips, a form of biomass. The wood...