Essays about: "circular bioeconomy"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 11 essays containing the words circular bioeconomy.

  1. 6. Circular Branches : Inter-organisational collaboration for circular economy in wood-based manufacturing in the Nordics

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

    Author : Alici Muhana Iannitelli; Maximillian Pangerl; [2022]
    Keywords : inter-organisational collaboration; circular economy; circularity; value chain; manufacturing; wood.;

    Abstract : Circular economy (CE) proposes a transition in production and consumption practices that has a key relevance in wood-based industries, since forests are also connected to climate and biodiversity goals. If the bioeconomy is to sustainably suffice the increasing demand in the Nordics, wood-based manufacturing should become more circular. READ MORE

  3. 7. Exploring the role of business intermediaries to advance circular bioeconomy : multi case study on plant-essential nutrient recycling firms and users in Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Urankhaich Batsukh; [2022]
    Keywords : business model; circular bioeconomy; intermediary; nitrogen; nutrient recycling; phosphorus; sewage sludge; wastewater;

    Abstract : Nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) are key biological nutrients for global crop production and are directly linked to global food security. Despite the enormous agricultural expansion in the past century, excessive use of these elements is causing biochemical imbalances that lead to overstepping the ‘planetary boundaries’ beyond what the earth can hold. READ MORE

  4. 8. Spruce bark biorefinery

    University essay from KTH/Fiber- och polymerteknologi

    Author : Leon Ahlström; Rebecca Mattsson; Hampus Eurén; Alicia Lidén; [2021]
    Keywords : Norway spruce bark; bark biorefinery; extractives; cellulose; lignin; non-cellulose; polysaccharides; soxhlet extraction; hot-water extraction; organosolv extraction; PAA; delignification; carbohydrate analysis; 2D HSQC-NMR and FTIR; Granbark; bark bioraffinaderi; lignin; organosolv extraktion; hot-water extraktion;

    Abstract : Spruce Bark contains several fundamental main substances; lignin, non-cellulose polysaccharides, cellulose and extractives. This undergraduate study focuses on developing a process to extract each of these components from spruce bark using a biorefinery concept, with a main focus on extracting lignin without degradation. READ MORE

  5. 9. Communicating a climate friendly business model

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Economics

    Author : Ludvig Essebro; [2020]
    Keywords : branding; business ethics; circular bioeconomy; corporate branding; corporate sustainability; forest industry; forest sector; legitimacy sustainability; SDG; sustainability; affärsetik; bioekonomi; cirkulär företagsvarumärke; globala målen; hållbarhetsrapportering; hållbarhetsvarumärke; hållbar utveckling; legitimitet; skogsindustri; skogssektor;

    Abstract : The world has gathered around the idea that sustainable development is possible. At the same time, corporations are in constant development, both economically, but also in power and authority. While the main goal for corporations always has been to generate profit through their operations, corporations can also serve the needs of the public. READ MORE

  6. 10. Oulu Biovillage: Exploring Blue Bioeconomy Ecosystem Opportunities in Oulu, Finland

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Emeline Lex; [2019]
    Keywords : Bioeconomy; blue bioeconomy; circular economy; ecosystem; waste-to-resource systems; local; community; regenerative; fish; aquaculture; renewable energies; biogas; bioenergy; live-work; cradle-to-cradle; typologies; greenhouse; environment; business; Oulu; Finland; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : By the year 2030, the world will need 50% more food, 45% more energy and 30% more water. This growth in demand will increase pressure on our natural resources. Ingenuitive and adaptive thinking will therefore be required in the ways we build our cities. READ MORE