Sustainability in practise

Our case stories

Exploring circular solutions in growing media with Ansari

Kekkilä-BVB is collaborating with Ansari to test new growing media mixes with circular raw materials.

Green city – Concrete solutions for municipalities and cities to achieve climate goals

Municipal operations continuously generate organic waste and by-products (such as raking waste and soil masses),...

Turning road side grass into growing media

Turning roadside grass into growing media is a sustainable and innovative idea that aligns with circular economy principles.

Why we chose reed canary grass to complement our growing media mixes

Development Manager Juha Valli explains why we have chosen reed canary grass to complement our growing media mixes.

Kekkilä-BVB introduces its newest innovation reed canary grass as a circular raw material for growing media

The newest innovation, reed canary grass, will be launched to markets in spring 2025. It brings structure and good aeration

Anouk’s internship in the innovation team grew the competence of both the botanist and the company

Meet Anouk Meijers, who began her journey at Kekkilä-BVB as an intern and successfully transitioned into a full-time role.

Kekkilä-BVB Reflects on BIOSCHAMP: Developing a Biostimulant Alternative Casing for a Sustainable and Profitable Mushroom Industry

The BIOSCHAMP project, initiated in 2020, set out with the ambitious goal of creating a...

Harvesting of reed canary grass for sustainable growing media started

At Kekkilä-BVB, we are dedicated to developing sustainable raw materials for home and greenhouse cultivation....

The Alter Peat Project: A step towards sustainable growing media

The substrate sector is facing a significant challenge: reducing the dependency on peat use in...

Minka develops our packaging to be more sustainable

When Minka arrived at our company six years ago, her focus was naturally on packaging,...

Näsin Puistosilta: from a concrete bridge to a city terrace in Tampere

This urban green element in Tampere, Finland, is the result of a remarkable transformation that...

Teuva composting plant closing the loop

In Finland, Kekkilä-BVB has four composting plants that process organic wastes from municipalities and industry...

Helping Hands Programme

Multiple hands get the work done faster. This year, Kekkilä-BVB participates Neova Group’s volunteer programme...

Waste from the kindergarten lead to healthy food and fun

Earlier this year Tereza Andersson, Portfolio Manager at Hasselfors Garden, discussed the waste problem at...

80% recycled materials in German retail market

The plastic pollution is a major problem for our environment. If not taken care of...

Sphagnum moss – sustainable innovations from 2020

Challenge At Kekkilä-BVB, innovation is the platform from which we grow. In addition to our...

Dust reduction

Case: Dust reduction at production facility in De Lier Problem The development of dust is...

Increasing biodiversity in urban areas

Target: Our actions significantly increase biodiversity in urban areas Case: Rooftop substrate Dubai building Problem...

Biodegradable growbags

Recyclable packaging By 2024 we will ensure that our packaging is recyclable. However, recyclable packaging...

Becoming a great place to work

Background Kekkilä-BVB has participated in the Great Place to Work study. We now want to...

Emissions reduced with 40% changing to rails

Changing from truck to rail reduced Co2 emissions with 40% Case: Through our LCA-ECI system...

Sustainable harvesting for peat bogs

Best technique on a case-by-case basis Preparing peat bogs for peat harvesting is a closely...

Optimizing the water management in the landscaping business by 2022

Case: Water management through CityKross substrate in the landscaping business Challenge – wateroptimization In the...