Knowledge Centre for Bioeconomy

This book provides the reader with a complete understanding on how bioenergy technologies fit into the new bioeconomy paradigm. Sections focus on the main resources and technologies for bioenergy and its integration...

Can biodegradable plastics help reduce plastic pollution? This scientific opinion examines the conditions and criteria under which biodegradable plastic applications can be beneficial...

An increased understanding of the “bioeconomy” and its application has led to better forms of monitoring its sustainability outcomes. This paper presents an overview of sustainability assessment frameworks and indicators...

Considerable research achievements were made to address the plastic crisis using biotechnology, but this is still limited to polyesters. This Comment aims to clarify important aspects related to myths...

Awareness and concern continue to grow about the harmful effects on the atmosphere of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from industrial installations, power plants, surface vehicles, ocean-going vessels...

Bioplastics are an alternative to fossil-based plastics. The brochure gives an overview of the renewable raw materials from which bioplastics are produced and how bioplastics can be processed...

The IRP ( International Resource Panel) Food Systems and Natural Resources report assesses the current status and dynamics of natural resource use in food systems and their...

Stakeholder’s position of bioenergy sustainability is important for the deployment and contribution of bioenergy to sustainable development. Existing publications are usually limited to specific geographical contexts and focuses. This paper...

This Portfolio of Technologies is a tool that allows us to communicate to the food industry and wider stakeholders details of Teagasc’s technology offers, emerging technology opportunities, technical services, pilot...

The ultimate aim of FAO’s work on sustainability indicators is to provide technical assistance to countries and stakeholders in developing and monitoring sustainable bioeconomy, more particularly on identifying suitable indicators...