ReCreate Biobased is an Interreg Central Baltic project that develops circular solutions for underutilised local biomass, with a particular focus on common reed.

Across the Baltic Sea region, reed often remains unused or becomes unmanaged biowaste, while industries continue to rely on virgin, fossil-based or imported raw materials. The project addresses this challenge by mobilising reed and other local biomass resources and turning them into new bio-based materials and products, such as biocomposites, packaging and panels. Through cross-border cooperation between partners in Finland, Latvia and Sweden, ReCreate Biobased connects municipalities, researchers, SMEs and industry actors to test practical circular value chains. The project also explores reverse logistics, reuse and recycling models to keep materials in circulation for longer. By combining environmental benefits with market-oriented innovation, the project aims to reduce waste, substitute conventional materials and support scalable bio-based solutions in the Central Baltic region.

Project Activities

• Mobilise and process underutilised local biomass, especially reed, for new bio-based applications.

• Co-develop and test prototypes with companies, researchers and designers.

• Explore reverse logistics, reuse and recycling systems for reed-based products and side streams.

• Share knowledge through workshops, study visits, communication and stakeholder engagement.