What is the Circular Bioeconomy?

Explore the innovative world of the circular bioeconomy and its role in shaping a sustainable future. The English version of the book, authored by Mario Bonaccorso is now available, published by the Irish Bioeconomy Foundation.

Discover how renewable resources are shaping a sustainable future in Mario Bonaccorso’s “What is the Circular Bioeconomy?” Through interviews with global leaders, explore the transformative power of the bioeconomy in achieving climate neutrality and driving innovative solutions to today’s environmental challenges.

What you will find in the book:
What is the Circular Bioeconomy? The bioeconomy is the part of the economy which uses renewable resources from agriculture, forestry and the marine to produce food, feed, materials and energy, while reducing waste, in support of achieving a sustainable and climate neutral society.

This English edition book from Mario Bonaccorso brings together a series of interviews on the bioeconomy with the main protagonists all over the world. From Italy to Ireland, from Canada to France, there is a growing international effort in which the bioeconomy will provide solutions in a world full of challenges.

The circular bioeconomy can contribute to a better future where governments are called upon to implement effective policies to address the major global challenges and the bioeconomy has carved out a leading role in sustainable development strategies.

The Author
Mario Bonaccorso is a renowned expert in the field of bioeconomy. With years of experience interviewing leading figures worldwide, he brings unique insights into how the circular bioeconomy is shaping our future. His work bridges the gap between policy, industry, and sustainability, making complex concepts accessible to all readers.

The Irish Bioeconomy Foundation
IBF mission is to promote the conversion of Ireland’s natural land & sea resources to high value products for the development of a sustainable bioeconomy that is globally competitive and creates local development.

Whether you’re an industry professional, policymaker, member of a public organization, or even a citizen eager to make an impact, this is your chance to actively participate in building a bio-based future!

As part of the EU BioRADAR project, we invite you to our upcoming Co-Creation Workshop on January 22, 2025. During this interactive session, we will delve into our Replication Facility designed to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange in the industrial bio-based sector. Plus, BioRADAR is launching a free Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) aimed at equipping professionals, public sector workers, policymakers, citizens and more with the essential skills needed to understand, for governance and management in the Circular Bioeconomy.

Why Attend?

In this workshop, you’ll have the unique opportunity to collaborate with industry experts, policymakers, and innovators. Your contributions will help refine our Replication Facility and MOOC, ensuring they meet real-world needs and make a meaningful impact on the future of bio-based industries.

Date: January 22, 2025
Time: 10:00–12:00 CET
Location: Online
Register Now: BioRADAR Co-Creation Workshop

Your voice matters, and your insights can shape the future of sustainable industries. Join us to contribute to shaping the governance and management of the circular bioeconomy.

We are pleased to invite you to the Second Multi-Stakeholder Online Meeting of the BioReCer project, titled “Advancing Bio-Based Products Certification: A Collaborative Path Towards Sustainability”, taking place on November 27, 2024, from 15:00 to 16:30 CET.

This past year has seen significant progress and developments of the Horizon Europe project BioReCer that will greatly enhance the certification of bio-based products. We would love to share these advancements with you and gather your valuable feedback. In addition, we will inform participants about the Biomass Utilisation Factor, a new metric combining cascading use and production efficiency into one indicator to investigate the circularity of materials for the circular bioeconomy. We also value your input for an upcoming policy brief that aims to influence policymakers, helping shape the EU policy of tomorrow.

As you may know, BioReCer strengthens certification schemes to boost the acceptance of bio-based feedstock and products from biological waste, both by industry and consumers, and to enhance the competitiveness of Europe’s bio-based economy. Our goal is to address the needs of all stakeholders across the bio-based product value chain. To succeed, the project depends on the input and collaboration of a broad range of stakeholders, including: Producers and processors of bio-based feedstock, Bio-based industries, Certification Bodies, Policy Makers, Scientists, Consumers and their associations…

Your participation is crucial in driving the EU’s transition toward a more sustainable economy. This event will give you the opportunity to stay informed about the project’s achievements, monitor its progress, and see how your input can shape its future development.

The detailed agenda will be available shortly, but we encourage you to save your place now by registering [here]!

Read more on BioReCer here:

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Are you a key expert in the textile sector – from research, industry, policy or civil society – involved in the implementation of Digital Product Passport (DPP)? Then, this is a must-attend event!

The “Beyond SUSTRACK co-creation workshop” will be held online on 2^nd of October 2024, 11:00 – 12:00 CEST and will dive into how the DPP can drive the transition to a Circular Bio-based Economy (CBBE) in the textile industry.

Why Attend?

• Discover the barriers identified within the Mission-oriented Innovation System (MIS) framework and explore how the DPP can unlock new opportunities in the textile sector;
• Collaborate with other experts to validate and expand on these DPP opportunities, mapping them to key MIS functions;
• Contribute your insights to a collaborative dialogue shaping the future of a more sustainable, circular textile economy.

Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this groundbreaking discussion! Check out the preliminary agenda, save the date and register here! 

The Southern Regional Assembly and Munster technological University (MTU) will host a BETA Testing Validation Workshop with regional and local authorities and bioeconomy stakeholders in furtherance of ROBIN project objectives.

This event will build upon the outcomes of previous alpha validation testing workshops of specific governance tools developed by the Project, and will cater to a broader spectrum of stakeholders from across the country.

This event is being organised jointly by SRA and MTU on October 15^th in Waterford, Ireland for Bioeconomy Ireland Week 2024. The format will consist of presentations and break out workshops.

For more information: https://irishbioeconomy.ucd.ie/event/towards-2030/