Essays about: "Bio-economy"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the word Bio-economy.

  1. 1. RECLAIMING KIRUNA : Ecological reclamation of post-exhaustion Kiruna mine

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för arkitektur och samhällsbyggnad (ABE)

    Author : DIKSHA ANAND; [2020]
    Keywords : Reclamation; Kiruna; Post-exhaustion mine; Brownfield redevelopment; Landscape ecology; Restore; Revive; Regenerate; Bio-economy; Sustainable urban design;

    Abstract : In brownfield regeneration models, extraction sites are often left out of the question because of degradation, severe contamination, or economic viability and are usually abandoned, after the minimal remediations. These exhaustions not only impact the environment and economy in spatial relations but also influence the growth of the communities cultured by them. READ MORE

  2. 2. Contextual factors influencing the development of a circular business model in aquaponics : a case study of Peckas Tomater

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Sofia Björkén; Elin Bystedt; [2019]
    Keywords : aquaponic; bio-economy; business model; circular business model; circular bio-economy; circular economy; controlled environmental farming;

    Abstract : Research within the area of aquaponics is mostly focusing on technical perspectives such as aquaculture, hydroponics, and engineering. There are also few existing commercial aquaponics businesses globally and little knowledge about how aquaponic business model develop in practice. READ MORE

  3. 3. Exploring business model innovation for circular bio-economy : a case study on aqua-agro interactions in food production on Åland

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Ludvig Bennetoft; Natalie Tysk; [2018]
    Keywords : circular bio-economy; integrated aquaculture and agricultural production systems; sustainable business model innovation;

    Abstract : Because of the growing population in the world, leading to increased resource demand and at the same time the need for conserving the environment, there is a growing interest in transitioning from present economic systems to a more sustainable future. Out of this context, the concept circular bio-economy (CBE) is highlighted by policy makers and governments, and adopted by businesses, because it is as a way of decreasing human-induced environmental impacts, generate new market opportunities and use resources more efficiently. READ MORE

  4. 4. Analysing costs for bio-based materials in agriculture : an application of activity based costing on crop coverage

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Emma Johansson; [2018]
    Keywords : activity based cCosting; bio-economy; bio-materials; costs; forestry products; mulch film; process; value chain management;

    Abstract : The transition to a sustainable economy is a major challenge of our time that concerns most sectors in our society. Environmental, economic and social aspects are all important dimensions of sustainability, and agriculture is one of the most essential industries for the transition. The implementation of a bio-economy, i.e. READ MORE

  5. 5. Analysing costs for bio-based materials in agriculture : an application of activity based costing on crop coverage

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Emma Johansson; [2018]
    Keywords : activity based costing; bio-economy; bio-materials; costs; forestry products; mulch film; process; value chain management;

    Abstract : The transition to a sustainable economy is a major challenge of our time that concerns most sectors in our society. Environmental, economic and social aspects are all important dimensions of sustainability, and agriculture is one of the most essential industries for the transition. The implementation of a bio-economy, i.e. READ MORE