There's a Finnish company that wants to replace plastic completely

Some of the items made from Sulapac materials, including cosmetic boxes and cups. The Finnish producer believes Sulapac can replace plastic entirely. Photo: The Star/SIM LEOI LEOI

Waste not, want not. This seems like a fitting adage for much of the waste problems plaguing the world now.

In Finland, though, there are start-ups and enterprises that actually want the world’s waste as they seek opportunities to make money from garbage.