The first episode of the bioCircular Loop podcast introduces the concept of circular bioeconomy and its importance in addressing global challenges. The circular bioeconomy involves shifting towards a more sustainable and resource-efficient economy, where externalities like pollution become the responsibility of companies. It aims to create value from waste and challenges the linear value chains that dominate the current system. The podcast explores the people, companies, organizations, technologies, and countries driving this transformation. The European Circular Bioeconomy Fund (ECBF) is highlighted as the first venture capital fund dedicated to investing in bio-based and circular startups. The conversation explores the use of waste as a feedstock in the bioeconomy and the challenges of cost and production. It also discusses the regulatory and policy framework in Europe and the support available for startups in the industry. The Netherlands is highlighted as a pioneer in the circular bioeconomy, and other countries such as Germany, France, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, and Sweden are also mentioned as bioeconomy hubs. The conversation concludes with the expectation of continued growth in the bioeconomy driven by regulatory push, consumer demand, and the sustainability policies of companies.
Takeaways
Useful Links
https://www.weforum.org/publications/circular-transformation-of-industries-the-role-of-partnerships/
https://www.fao.org/in-action/sustainable-and-circular-bioeconomy/slides/detail/en/c/1329591/
https://www.cbe.europa.eu/
https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/312121/reporting/es#:~:text=The principal barrier to fully,from elsewhere in the world.
www.biocircularloop.com
The first episode of the bioCircular Loop podcast introduces the concept of circular bioeconomy and its importance in addressing global challenges. The circular bioeconomy involves shifting towards a more sustainable and resource-efficient economy, where externalities like pollution become the responsibility of companies. It aims to create value from waste and challenges the linear value chains that dominate the current system. The podcast explores the people, companies, organizations, technologies, and countries driving this transformation. The European Circular Bioeconomy Fund (ECBF) is highlighted as the first venture capital fund dedicated to investing in bio-based and circular startups. The conversation explores the use of waste as a feedstock in the bioeconomy and the challenges of cost and production. It also discusses the regulatory and policy framework in Europe and the support available for startups in the industry. The Netherlands is highlighted as a pioneer in the circular bioeconomy, and other countries such as Germany, France, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, and Sweden are also mentioned as bioeconomy hubs. The conversation concludes with the expectation of continued growth in the bioeconomy driven by regulatory push, consumer demand, and the sustainability policies of companies.
Takeaways
Useful Links
https://www.weforum.org/publications/circular-transformation-of-industries-the-role-of-partnerships/
https://www.fao.org/in-action/sustainable-and-circular-bioeconomy/slides/detail/en/c/1329591/
https://www.cbe.europa.eu/
https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/312121/reporting/es#:~:text=The principal barrier to fully,from elsewhere in the world.
www.biocircularloop.com