In Espoo, Finland, a new facility is being established to transform bio-based carbon dioxide (CO2) captured from sectors like the forest industry into compounds that can substitute fossil raw materials in plastic products and chemicals. The pilot plant, built in sea containers at the Bioruukki pilot centre by VTT, LUT University, and other companies, is part of the Forest CUMP research project. This project focuses on converting bio-based CO2 into valuable products such as polypropylene and polyethylene. According to Juha Lehtonen, Research Professor at VTT, Finland has the potential to lead in utilizing bio-based CO2, with an annual production of around 30 million tonnes. By converting this CO2 into products, Finland could emerge as a significant producer and exporter of polymers and transport fuels derived from CO2 and hydrogen. The process involves combining captured CO2 with hydrogen to form synthesis gas, which is then converted into key chemical building blocks like ethylene and propylene. These building blocks are crucial for producing common plastics. The Forest CUMP project, supported by Business Finland and companies like Borealis, aims to advance the green transition in the plastics industry by developing processes to convert flue gas CO2 into ethylene and propylene. This technology could be extended to bio-based CO2 sources, such as forest industry and waste incineration plants. While Finland has several pilot and demonstration plants focused on Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU), the country's current CO2 utilization remains relatively small. Companies like Solar Foods are also exploring CO2 conversion technologies. Overall, this initiative showcases Finland's commitment to sustainable industrial practices and innovation in utilizing bio-based CO2 for high-value products.