BIOECONOMY
The bioeconomy is like a big garden where people
grow plants and animals for diferent purposes, like
food, medicine, fuel and materials. These resources
come from nature and are renewable, meaning they
can grow back over time.
This is important because it helps us take care of our
planet and make sure we have enough food, and
other necessities both today and in the years to come.
It also helps us fght climate change by using things
that are better for the environment, like biofuels
instead of fossil fuels.
This helps in three big ways. First, it keeps the Earth in
good shape and clean by using stuf that doesn't
harm it. Second, it helps create jobs and make
communities stronger, especially in rural areas. And
third, it helps make sure we have enough food, fuel,
and other things we need now and in the future.
THE EUROPEAN
BIOECONOMY STRATEGY
A sustainable bioeconomy for Europe: strengthening
the connection between economy, society and the
environment. Presentation of the new bioeconomy
strategy by Commissioner Mariya Gabriel.
Assessing environmental impacts
Have you heard about Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)? It's
a method that ensures the things we create and use are
safe for the environment. LCA looks at the whole life of
a product, from when it's frst made to when eventually
tossed away. It helps us understand how much it afects
the planet, so we can make better choices.
The people who use LCA have a special way of doing it
that makes sure it's accurate and easy to understand.
They also have a plan to make sure it fts with the rules
and laws that protect the environment.
LCA also helps us see how diferent things afect the
environment on a big scale, so we can make sure we're
not unintentionally causing any harm. It's important for
the people who use LCA to explain clearly what they did
and what they found out, so that everyone can
understand it the right way.
THE BIOECONOMY IN OUR
EVERYDAY LIVES
Bio-based products are already part of our
everyday lives. Watch this video with Peter and
Sarah as they explore BIOWAYS, a project
supportedby the BBI-JU Programme under
Horizon 2020. Find out some fascinating facts
about the bioeconomy as well as about what
BIOWAYS is doing to raise awareness about the
benefts of using bio-based products.
Do you care about the climate?
Then care about the bioeconomy
Do you care about the climate? Then the Bioeconomy
matters to you!! Check out our short animation for
public transport ads.