Kierrätysteollisuus - Recycling Industries of Finland

What Kierrätysteollisuus - Recycling Industries of Finland does

Kierrätysteollisuus ry (Recycling Industries of Finland) is a Finnish registered non-profit industry association headquartered at Eteläranta 10, Helsinki, that represents approximately 60 member companies operating in the recycling, waste management, material recovery, and circular economy services sector. The organization, originally established as Ympäristöteollisuus ja -palvelut YTP ry and rebranded to its current name reflecting a focus on circular economy, does not develop proprietary technology or commercial products. Its core activities consist of policy advocacy, member communications, and industry representation; primary revenue is generated through recurring membership dues from its member companies.

The association positions itself as the leading voice for Finland's recycling industry and influences national and EU legislation on circular economy, waste management, and Extended Producer Responsibility. It engages directly with Finnish government ministries, Parliament, and EU institutions, and maintains formal international memberships in EuRIC (European Recycling Industries' Confederation) and FEAD (European Federation of Waste Management and Environmental Services). The Chairman, Kari Rahkonen, was elected to the FEAD board in June 2026, strengthening Finnish representation at the European level.

Operationally, the association is led by CEO Mia Nores and supported by a small team including leading experts Tarja Anttonen (legislative affairs) and Katja Moliis (waste management legislation and End-of-Waste procedures). Distribution channels center on policy advocacy, newsletters, webinars, regular columns, and press releases targeting members, regulators, and the Finnish public. Adjacent collaborations with Kemianteollisuus, EK (Confederation of Finnish Industries), FDA (Finnish Asphalt Association), Ygoforum, and NEGA extend the association's reach into construction, infrastructure, chemicals, and broader industrial policy domains.

Name

Kierrätysteollisuus - Recycling Industries of Finland

Legal name

Kierrätysteollisuus ry

Website

https://kierratysteollisuus.fi

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kierrätysteollisuus ry is a Finnish non-profit trade association representing approximately 60 recycling, waste management, and circular economy companies. It advocates for member interests in national and EU legislation on waste, recycling, and Extended Producer Responsibility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Association Services

NAICS

All Other Waste Management Services (56299), Solid Waste Collection (562111), Waste Collection (5621)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEUAIAGAD

Industrial Packaging Waste Services (Pallets, Cardboard, Film, IBCs/Drums—Non-hazardous)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Environmental Services (Waste Management, Recycling & Remediation)/Industrial & Commercial Waste Services (Non-hazardous, Specialized Streams)

SECONDARYEUAIAKAA

Post-Consumer Plastic Collection & Sorting (MRF/PRF, Bale Supply)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Environmental Services (Waste Management, Recycling & Remediation)/Plastic Recycling (Mechanical & Chemical/Advanced)

SECONDARYEUAIAJAH

Scrap Collection, Brokerage & Trading (Dealers, Aggregators, Exporters)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Environmental Services (Waste Management, Recycling & Remediation)/Scrap Metal & End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) Recycling

SECONDARYBPABALAB

On-site Recycling Programs (Single-Stream, Source-Separated)

Business & Public Services/Facilities Management & Building Services/Waste, Recycling & Sustainability Programs (On-site)

Keywords

• Circular economy advocacy
• Recycling industry association
• Waste management policy
• Environmental services advocacy
• Circular economy transition

Headquarters

HQ city

Helsinki

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: The association generates revenue through membership fees from recycling industry companies. The organization represents approximately 60 companies in the environmental industry and services sector.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kierrätysteollisuus ry (Recycling Industries of Finland) is a Finnish non-profit trade association representing approximately 60 companies in the recycling, waste management, and environmental services sector. The organization advocates for circular economy policies, influences Finnish and EU legislation on waste management, Extended Producer Responsibility, and recycling infrastructure, while providing member companies with networking, policy representation, and industry coordination.

Product overview

Kierrätysteollisuus ry is a Finnish industry association (recycling industries / circular economy trade organization) that does not offer a commercial product or software platform. Its activities center on advocacy, policy influence, member services, news dissemination, webinars, and public communication about circular economy, recycling regulation, waste management legislation, and sustainability topics. No distinct commercial product or service brand was identified in the source data.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Industry Advocacy and Policy Representation
• Member Networking and Industry Coordination
• Webinars and Industry Events
• Industry Publications and Policy Columns
• Newsletter and Information Dissemination

Quantifiable outcome

• Kari Rahkonen elected to FEAD Board (June 2026)
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EuRIC (European Recycling Industries' Confederation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKierrätysteollisuus ry is a proud member of EuRIC, the European Recycling Industries' Confederation, which represents European recycling industries at the EU level.
• FEAD (European Federation of Waste Management and Environmental Services)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKierrätysteollisuus ry is a member of FEAD. The association's Chairperson Kari Rahkonen was elected to the FEAD Board in June 2026, strengthening Finnish representation in European waste management policy.
• FDA (Finnish Asphalt Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership in promoting circular economy solutions in the construction and infrastructure sector.
• YgoforumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint seminars organized on waste and side stream materials in infrastructure construction, promoting sustainable use of recycled materials.
• Kemianteollisuus (Chemical Industry Federation of Finland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on environmental and circular economy policy positions, aligned interests in chemical waste management and recycling.
• EK (Confederation of Finnish Industries)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordinated positions on industrial environmental policy, circular economy legislation, and business regulations affecting Finnish industries.
• NEGAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership in promoting circular economy practices within Finnish industry.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Ygoforum: Finnish forum for sustainable infrastructure construction. Direct partner of Kierrätysteollisuus for joint seminars on recycled materials in infrastructure, operating in adjacent space within Finland's circular economy ecosystem.
• FDA (Finnish Asphalt Association): Finnish asphalt association partnered with Kierrätysteollisuus on circular economy solutions for construction and infrastructure. Operates as a related industry association in Finland focused on a specific sector intersecting with recycling.
• EK (Confederation of Finnish Industries): Finland's broadest industry federation representing all business sectors. Listed as a Kierrätysteollisuus partner; operates in the same Finnish advocacy space but with a broader industry mandate that overlaps on environmental policy.
• Kemianteollisuus (Chemical Industry Federation of Finland): Finnish chemical industry federation with overlapping interests in chemical waste management and circular economy policy. Kierrätysteollisuus's partner on environmental and circular economy positions, operating in adjacent industry space in Finland.

Direct peers

• EuRIC (European Recycling Industries' Confederation): European confederation representing recycling industries at EU level. Kierrätysteollisuus is a proud member of EuRIC, making it a direct peer organization operating in the same advocacy space for recycling industry interests.
• BVSE (Bundesvereinigung Sekundärrohstoffe und Entsorgung): German federal association for the secondary raw materials and disposal industry. Comparable to Kierrätysteollisuus as a national-level trade body representing recycling and waste management operators, but operating in the larger German market.
• FEAD (European Federation of Waste Management and Environmental Services): European-level federation of national waste management and environmental services associations. Kierrätysteollisuus is a member of FEAD, making it the most direct institutional peer representing the same industry at a broader geographic level.
• ISRI (Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries): US-based trade association representing the scrap recycling industry. Comparable as a national industry association focused on recycling industry advocacy, member services, and policy influence, though operating in a different geography.

Others

• NEGA (Nordic Environmental & General Affairs): Finnish partner organization promoting circular economy practices within Finnish industry. Listed as a Kierrätysteollisuus partnership, supporting related advocacy work within the Finnish industrial ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP): UK-based circular economy organization working across waste reduction and recycling. Comparable in mission to advance circular economy and resource efficiency, though WRAP operates more as a delivery organization while Kierrätysteollisuus functions as a trade association.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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