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💫 “To drive change, we have to work on all fronts. We are a resistance movement against indifference, paralysis, and bureaucratic stagnation.” That’s the view of Axfoundation’s Chair, Alexandra Mörner. In a personal interview, Alexandra and Axfoundations founder Antonia Ax:son Johnson share insights and memorable lessons learned. ➡️ Read the interview in our latest progress report. #acttoinspire #inspiretoact #progressreport

New version of the Swedish Wool Standard launched 🐑 To increase the value of Swedish wool, The Swedish Wool Initiative developed the "Swedish Wool Standard" in 2023 – a key tool for sheep farmers and buyers seeking to unlock its potential. 📃 ✨ Now, an updated classification system is available, simplifying the process of selling and purchasing high-quality Swedish wool. This enables brands to embrace Swedish wool as a circular and sustainable material within the fashion, textile, outdoor and furniture industry. 🤝 The Swedish Wool Initiative is a collaboration between: Arena svensk ull, CTH Ericson, Filippa K, Houdini Sportswear, Dalarna Sheep Breeders Association, Högskolan Dalarna, Insjöns Väveri, Röyk, Science Park Borås, Swedish Textile, Sätergläntan Institutet för slöjd och hantverk, Tiger of Sweden, Ullkontoret, Verk , Väveriet i Bollnäs, Wool Rebel, Walstedts Ullspinneri, and Åddebo Ull.

How can the fashion and textile industry transition to a more sustainable, profitable future and circular textile system? 👕 ♻️ 🎧 Tune in as Stina Behrens, Project Manager for Future Materials at Axfoundation, Christiane Dolva Törnberg from H&M Foundation, and Birgitta Losman from Science Park Borås discuss digital product passports, new business models, and innovative materials in the Vinnova podcast “På spaning innovation.” ➡️ Link in comments.

Can Swedish Wool Slow Down Melting Glaciers? 🐑 🗻 Two years ago, Wool Rebel together with Oskar Kihlborg, tested placing a blanket made of 100% Swedish wool to slow down the melting of glaciers in Kebnekaise. Glaciers serve as freshwater reserves and play a crucial role in the planet’s health. To highlight their vital function in Earth’s ecosystem, the UN has designated March 21, 2025, as the first-ever World Glacier Day. 🐑 "The fact that Swedish wool can help slow down glacier melting is incredible - and a completely new way to showcase its potential," says Johan Sidenmark, project manager for The Swedish Wool Initiative. 💫 It may sound like a crazy idea, but over the summers of 2023 and 2024, the “Glacier Blanket” protected Björling’s Glacier, reducing melting by 3.2 meters. A visually striking climate project, it became an effective barrier against heat, thanks to the wools temperature-regulating and insulating properties. #ActToInspire #InspireToAct

The Mineral Shift at the World Cup in Åre, Sweden! ⛷️🏆 During the Alpine Ski World Cup in Åre, skiers like Moa Boström Müssener and Hanna Aronsson Elfman got to taste a snacks innovation made from hydrothermally treated Swedish chopped whole grain rye with a fruit and berry compote. “A perfect snack”, was one of their comments. Råggyberry is made by using a technique called hydrothermal treatment, which increases the availability of minerals like iron and zinc. This process breaks down about 99% of phytic acid, making up to four times more iron from grains available to the body. The innovation was developed by Hidden in Grains at Torsåker Farm, in collaboration with Axfoundation, within The Mineral Shift project, involving a wide range of stakeholders, from mills to retailers. 🤝 MatLust Utvecklingsnod Hidden in Grains Warbro Kvarn Chalmers University of Technology Urban Deli Dagab Vinnova Generation Pep Axfood

Press release: In collaboration with Kalmar Ölands Trädgårdsprodukter and Sevan, Axfoundation has established Sweden’s first large-scale value chain for Swedish legumes. - We are aiming for a system shift, and now there is large-scale production of Swedish legume products that are tasty and do not require long transports. This is also a important step for Sweden's food security, says Veronica Öhrvik, Project Manager at Axfoundation. Read the press release: https://bit.ly/3FF1n4G 🤝 Sevan Martin & Servera Kalmar Ölands Trädgårdsprodukter #Acttoinspire #Inspiretoact #Futurefood

Hur kan globala standarder skapa affärsnytta och förenkla regelefterlevnad? Tidningen Näringslivet intervjuade Jonatan Tullberg, GS1 Sweden och Anna Berne, Filippa K. Här delar de sina erfarenheter kring implementering av standardiserad spårbarhetsdata som kan hjälpa företag att; 🔸 effektivisera värdekedjan, 🔹 sänka operationella kostnader, 🔸 hitta nya affärsmodeller … och förbättra produkter genom datadrivna beslut för kvalitet och hållbarhet. Med ett gemensamt digitalt affärsspråk för datautbyte blir det möjligt att effektivisera både regelrapportering och den egna verksamheten. Läs artikeln ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dBZdiDrN #GS1Standards #Traceability

🐑 The Fiber Traceability Initiative Featured in the Swedish Institute’s New Toolbox! Svenska institutet is highlighting The Fiber Traceability Initiative in its new toolbox, Redefining Waste, which showcases Swedish innovations for a more sustainable textile industry. As part of the initiative, GS1 Sweden, Axfoundation, Filippa K, and VirtualRouteZ have developed a beta version of a traceability solution in which a QR code with GS1 standards provides insight into a garment’s entire journey - from raw material to finished product. This solution helps customers make more sustainable choices and assists brands in complying with upcoming EU regulations. The Redefining Waste materials are primarily used by Swedish embassies and consulates but are also available to other organizations and individuals working to promote Sweden internationally. Explore the toolbox here 👉 https://bit.ly/43mEXPC

Are you familiar with the first version of a digitally traceable wool supply chain, based on global standards for product identification? Did you know that blue mussels from the Baltic Sea can replace components in conventional feed? ➡️ Learn more about these and many other concrete project outcomes from 2023-2024 in our Progress Report. #ActToInspire #InspireToAct