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Research & Development

Research for the future

Innovation

Our challenges

The world is developing, and products are consumed at an ever-increasing pace. Climate change and its consequences are one of the biggest challenges of our times. Reducing the use of fossil fuels and an overall more responsible use of resources is needed to halt the downward spiral. It presents major challenges, but also brings great opportunities for those who dare to think in new ways.

Research that leads to a circular economy

Our focus within research and development is on exploring how we can become better at taking care of all the materials in circulation. By constantly developing smarter solutions within recycling, waste treatment and reuse, we are aiming to create sustainable resource management that combines profitability with clear environmental benefits. As well as this, it contributes to the creation of a circular economy and a sustainable society that conserves the Earth's limited resources.

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The future of recycling

Stena Nordic Recycling Center in Halmstad, Sweden, is a game changer and one of Europe's leading recycling facilities.

Here, we have innovative processes in place to reuse and recycle even the most complex products – safely, efficiently and on an industrial level.

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We believe in the power of collaboration

Collaboration is required to manage the transition to a circular economy and more efficient use of resources. Together, we can be innovative, thinking circular from the start, and designing processes and value chains in completely new ways. In collaboration with the broader business community, universities and other partners, we are conducting a series of research projects to solve future recycling needs and ensure the intelligent management of resources. Since 2007, we fund a professorship in industrial recycling at Chalmers University in Gothenburg. We have brought together an interdisciplinary center of excellence and research into waste technology from researchers all over Sweden. Here you can read more about innovative projects within the Stena Metall Group, where we together with our partners have created value for our customers and for society at large.