Circular Bioeconomy
The bioeconomy is a key part of the "Green Shift" and the transition to a more circular economy. By reducing use, emphasizing reuse instead of consumption, the strain on climate and the environment will be reduced. In a circular economy, by-products ("waste") from one production are exploited as resources in another production.
Circular thinking is central to the transition from a fossil fuel economy to a bioeconomy that entails a change towards a more environmentally friendly and sustainable direction.
To put bio-based value creation into practice, we need innovation and development of new technologies, products and markets. Bio-based industries must also be economically profitable.
Central topics and theoretical main perspectives from the research front in the life sciences, economics and sustainability. Emphasis on the interdisciplinary nature of bioeconomy:
- Bioeconomy, value creation and business development
- Circular economic principles and business models
- Biotechnology and other bioprocesses enabling circular bioeconomy
- Opportunities, framework conditions and barriers for a circular bioeconomy.
- Life cycle analyses - LCA and techno-economic analyses
Knowledge
- Knowledge about the challenges facing the world and an understanding of how the bioeconomy can contribute to sustainable development.
- Knowledge of bioprocesses and technology used in circular bioeconomy.
- Knowledge of newer areas for bio-based enterprises
- Knowledge of how collaboration across disciplines and industries can contribute to innovation in biologically based industries.
- Knowledge of models for a circular economy and associated methodology
- Knowledge of the link between nature and economics and under this, a basic understanding of the bioeconomy
Skills
- Can see the link between the industries to facilitate circular and bioeconomic business models
- Can apply knowledge of bioprocesses and circular models to suggest solutions for businesses
- Can use knowledge and attitude to promote circular biological production systems
General competence
- Sees increased opportunities for collaboration across bio-economic productions
- Can participate in science-based discussions to increase understanding of circular bioeconomic models
- Have insight into why a circular economy is needed
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