Last week, Wallenberg Wood Science Center and Treesearch participated in the KTH Royal Institute of Technology stand at Järvaveckan, one of Sweden’s largest forums for dialogue between policymakers, organisations, academia, and the public.
Throughout the event, visitors had the opportunity to explore a range of sustainable biobased materials developed and studied within the Swedish research community. The exhibition featured cellulose pulp fibres, transparent wood, cellulose nanofibres, and lignin-based plastics, offering hands-on insights into how forest-based materials can contribute to a more sustainable future.
By engaging directly with WWSC PhD student Antonia von Schreeb and postdoctoral researcher Carl Moser, and by taking part in interactive demonstrations, visitors learned about renewable resources, material innovation, and the role of science in addressing sustainability challenges.
The activities also included a forest material-themed quiz and the opportunity to create bio-based alginate worms, an activity that proved just as engaging for adults as it was for younger visitors.
“One of the most rewarding aspects of Järvaveckan was the opportunity to meet audiences that we as researchers does not typically reach. The curiosity and enthusiasm we encountered show how important it is to create spaces where science and society can meet.” says Josefin Illergård, Director of Operations, Treesearch.
Read more about Järvaveckan at jarvaveckan.se
