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any eco-labels measuring different things, such as how much carbon dioxide a person contributes based on their lifestyle. – The quantity of eco-labels eventually becomes problematic, as the labels have different meanings. At the moment it can be difficult for the recipient to know what the label stands for and what it really means. Better raw data can make future ecolabels clearer and more transparent for everyone involved – both for product develop ers and for consumers. It has to be right from the beginning, says Kai-Yee Thim. Many product-related decisions are also expected from the EU during 2022. – We strive for sustainable consumption. This is where the forest, as a renewable raw material, can contribute a lot. With the help of digitalisation, detailed information about the forest and processes in the value chain that accompanies the product becomes possible. It is a prerequisite for us to be able to evaluate the end products, compare them with each other, and classify them environmentally in the right way, says Kai-Yee Thim. LINDA ERIKSSON 5 P h P o h t o : o K t e o : r s ti K n J e r s o n t in s s o J o Photo: Kerstin Jonsson / Swedish Forest Industries Federation n n s s o n