Network
Lounapuisto is forming a circular economy-based ecosystem, which is builds upon the jointly established Lounapuisto 2035 vision. Development of the ecosystem is facilitated by the Lounapuisto project, which gets different actors to interact with each other and develop activities in line with the principles of the circular economy. Circular economy ecosystems solve complex challenges and develop new opportunities for building a circular economy through cooperation. At Lounapuisto, the circular economy ecosystem is built by means of interviews and events.
Public actors, companies and third sectors influencing the circular economy. In addition to local companies, other businesses, research and development organisations and public actors are identified as part of the Lounapuisto ecosystem.
Salo is the city of complementary opposites. There is peace and quiet here, along with collaboration, intelligence and feeling, open-minded technological expertise and a human-oriented approach to everything. Salo has a population of approximately 51,000 and there are some 5,000 companies located here. Salo’s connections to the Helsinki metropolitan area and Turku are quick and convenient, its housing is affordable, and its wide-ranging sea, river and forest landscapes also attract holiday homeowners and tourists.
Yrityssalo is a business development company enabling growth for local businesses. Our goal is to develop the conditions for business growth and competitiveness as well as market the region as an attractive place to do business. We provide services to companies and prospective entrepreneurs in Salo and Somero. We also assist in with matters involving labour and placement in Salo.
Lounavoima Oy is a circular economy and energy solution partner, which actively promotes solutions that support the recycling of materials and reduction of emissions. Lounavoima is involved in and carries out innovative development projects dedicated to the development of the circular economy and promotion of positive climate impacts.
We are a community of over 10,000 experts. We prepare over 2,000 experts every year to further strengthen the business and cultural sector of Southwest Finland. Here, you can enrol for a wide range of studies at a university of applied sciences (UAS), update your competence at an open UAS or give your career a professional boost with continuing education course. We want to come up with solutions for a better tomorrow working in collaboration, both regionally and globally. Turku UAS Circular Economy 2.0 specialises in the development of circular economy business.
The University of Turku is an influencer of society, wellbeing and the economy. The circular economy and future vision are related to numerous thematic entities in research and education. The Turku School of Economics offers collaborative opportunities as well as expertise and development services for companies and other organisations.
Auto-Lehtinen is a Finnish, family-owned company with over 60 years of experience in the import of high-quality salvaged spare parts and our own, in-house salvage operations. We are active in promoting the circular economy and improving the salvage business.
The Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment (ELY Centres) are responsible for the regional implementation and development tasks of the central government. ELY Centres have three areas of responsibility: Business and industry, labour force, competence and cultural activities; Transport and infrastructure; and Environment and natural resources.
The network of eco-industrial parks offers an outlook on the entire circular economy in Finland. The objective of the network is to exchange best practices and monitor the development of the circular economy in Finland and abroad. An eco-industrial park can also function as an expert panel and issue statements and opinions on the circular economy. In 2023, the network is being headed by Yrityssalo Oy.
Over the course of its nearly forty-year-long history, Finnfoam has become one of the leading manufacturers of plastic-based, mold-proof thermal insulation products. The roots of our thermal insulation expertise are deeply embedded in the frozen Finnish soil. In product development and manufacturing, extra attention is given to insulation capacity, reliability, ease of installation and material efficiency. Sustainable and responsible business activities are important to the family-owned company from Salo
Founded in 1956, Kone-Kostamo Oy is a provider of stone crushing services. We have six mobile crushing stations and our area of operations is all of Southern Finland. We have a staff of 32–35 employees, some of whom work at the Metsäjaanu location, which was opened in 2020.
Owned by 18 municipalities in Southwest Finland, Lounais-Suomen Jätehuolto (LSJH) is a company that provides waste management services and advice to residents in the area. LSJH’s goal is to improve the efficiency of material reuse, more effectively identify material streams and develop new products, services and digital solutions. New products and business solutions are based on both R&D and concrete operations.
Q Power is an innovative technology company, which develops and supplies cost-effective, high-efficiency Power-to-X technologies. To us, CO2 emissions and other waste-producing side streams valuable raw materials in the production of synthetic fuels. Concrete solutions for fighting climate change.
Salon Hyötykäyttö Oy was founded in 1988 with the goal being the recycling and reuse of waste. We provide comprehensive, flexible waste management services and recycling solutions to our customers in Salo and the Salo region. We collect and process construction waste, various recyclable fractions from companies and hazardous waste.
Owned by the City of Salo, Salon Kaukolämpö Oy handles the sale and distribution of district heating and commissions, maintains and develops the distribution network to meet the needs of its customers. District heating is a sustainable and safe choice.
