Swedish Energy Agency grants OC Paroc support for reduced carbon dioxide emissions and increased waste recycling
The Swedish Energy Agency has granted Owens Corning Paroc AB SEK 121.6 million in support of the implementation of a modernization project that involves reduced carbon dioxide emissions and increased recycling of waste at the company's plant for mineral wool production in Hällekis.
Mineral wool is one of the most common insulation materials in buildings and contributes to efficient energy use and to reducing emissions from heating.
Traditionally, the production of mineral wool is energy-intensive and causes carbon dioxide emissions, mainly due to the use of coke as an energy source when melting the minerals.