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PodcastFiber-based materialsPackaging

The switch to renewables: How biomass balance works

Discover how biomass-balanced chemistry enables papermakers to reduce fossil-based raw materials—without compromising performance. Join KemTalks for expert insights, practical steps, and the latest innovations in renewable chemistry.
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ResearchWaterWater

Kemira Water Index 2025

Water is under pressure. Climate change, aging infrastructure, and rising demand are reshaping how we manage this vital resource. Yet public perception often lags behind expert data – creating a gap that hinders action. The Kemira Water Index 2025 bridges that gap, combining expert insights with global sentiment to reveal how resilient our water systems really are. Explore the Index and see where action is needed most.
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PodcastFiber-based materialsPackaging

KemTalks stronger board with less fiber

This KemTalks episode explores how recycled board mills can boost profitability and performance using next-generation dry strength chemistry. Gain practical insights on how to create stronger board with less fiber while improving machine runnability, reducing costs, and boosting productivity.
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People enjoying the Seine River near Pont de Bercy in Paris on a sunny day.
Case studyWaterDigital services

Would you swim in Paris’ Seine river? We would! And here’s why: 

Big cities like Paris can get extremely hot during summer. When concrete structures heat up, summer in the city can get awfully exhausting, and citizens are craving for a swim. After 102 years, Paris has re-opened the Seine river for public swimming. Award-winning technology is a key enabler.
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Case studyFiber-based materialsTextile fibers

Textile fiber innovation takes on the industry’s challenges with the help of chemical expertise

The Finnish forest industry group, Metsä Group, is developing a new wood-based textile fiber called Kuura™. Kemira is collaborating with them as the main chemistry partner, enabling process feasibility and safety across the entire water-based process, as well as scale up of the fiber production.
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Aerial view of Hamburg wastewater treatment plant with round water bassins
Case studyWaterInnovation

Germany’s largest municipal wastewater treatment plant chooses biomass-balanced polymers

The wastewater treatment plant in the city of Hamburg opted for a renewable, biomass-balanced polymer, as an additional step toward smore sustainable operations.
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