RuokoLog – Logistics and availability of lake reed

The RuokoLog project studied the logistic chains of lake reed and how the lake reed availability data was developed using different methods.

As a result of the project’s activities, the network of the representatives of the local reed sector expanded and learnt to identify business opportunities related to reed availability and logistics.

Project has ended on 30.6.2026

Lake reed

Lake reed is still a relatively unknown and little-used material in Finland. If we can improve lake reed logistics chains and timely information about the reed availability we can utilize the lake reed more wider and versatile.

There is a big need for practical solutions related to the transportation, processing, storage and availability of lake reed. The equipment, storage facilities, know-how and local knowledge of the peat production industry and industries linked to it, as well as agriculture and forestry, provide opportunities to find solutions that make it easier to get lake reed material into better use.

Lake reed is a versatile and climate-friendly raw material.

Three main themes of the project were the following:

-Improving lake reed availability information using machine learning and satellite and aerial photography.

-Development and gathering sustainable solutions for reed logistic chains. Researching business opportunities were gathered that were related to reed logistics. The utilization of the possibilities offered by the peat production equipment in the logistics of reed was investigated during the project. The preservation of the characteristics of winter reed during storage and transport was taken into account.

-Platform piloting of the Ruokopankki, timely access to information between reed producers and end users was developed. The reached goal responds better to the demand and supply of lake reed in an up-to-date manner.

Project results have been gathered on Ruokopankki site, which is part of KiertoaSuomesta -website, which can be found by clicking here. (Note that all the text is written in finnish)

Facts

Project name:

RuokoLog – Logistics and availability of lake reed

Project duration: 1.3.2024–30.6.2026

Info

Lead partner: Kaakkois-Suomen ammattikorkeakoulu
Focus area: Circular Economy, Energy, and Logistics
Research centre: Logistics and Seafaring
Impact goal: Entrepreneurship and high added value, Environment and sustainability

Budget

Financier and main source of funding: Co-Funded by the European Union
Total budget: EUR 424197
EU part of the total budget: EUR 339358

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