Sami Hautakangas 23th London Group meeting, San José, Costa Rica EGSS, Bioeconomy, Circular Economy and Clean Tech – what is this all about? Sami Hautakangas 23th London Group meeting, San José, Costa Rica
Introduction Concepts used to underline environment-friendliness Often used miscellaneously Here: an effort to clarify these concepts Concentrating on three concepts Bioeconomy Clean Tech Circular Economy Compared with EGSS 4 December 2018 Sami Hautakangas
Definitions One way to put the concepts in context 4 December 2018 Sami Hautakangas
Definitions-Bioeconomy Main point in definitions: Renewable resources in production process 4 December 2018 Sami Hautakangas
Definitions-Clean Tech Main point in definitions: Using materials efficiently in production process To prevent emissions To promote sustainable use of natural resources Note: Canadian definition on Tuesday 4 December 2018 Sami Hautakangas
Definitions-Circular Economy Main point in definitions: Reducing the amount of waste by maximizing material circulation in economy Long-lasting products Well developed recycling systems Design products to maximize recyclability Essential concept: cascade use Prioritize the use of raw materials to keep the products in the economy as long as possible 4 December 2018 Sami Hautakangas
Comparisons See slide 3, Figure 1 Distinguishing the concepts along the product life cycle Bioeconomy: renewable resources to production process Clean Tech: maximize material efficiency in process Circular economy: recycle material back to process In common Economic growth Eco-efficiency 4 December 2018 Sami Hautakangas
EGSS vs. concepts 1/2 4 December 2018 Sami Hautakangas
EGSS vs. concepts 1/2 4 December 2018 Sami Hautakangas
EGSS vs. concepts 1/2 4 December 2018 Sami Hautakangas
EGSS vs. concepts 1/2 4 December 2018 Sami Hautakangas
EGSS vs. concepts 2/2 4 December 2018 Sami Hautakangas
EGSS vs. concepts 2/2 4 December 2018 Sami Hautakangas
What should we include in Bioeconomy? 1/3 Definition by European Commission: The bioeconomy encompasses the production of renewable biological resources and their conversion into food, feed, bio-based products and bioenergy. It includes agriculture, forestry, fisheries, food and pulp and paper production, as well as parts of chemical, biotechnological and energy industries. 4 December 2018 Sami Hautakangas
What should we include in Bioeconomy? 2/3 Product chain examples: Agricultural product > transportation > food manufacturing > transportation > retail to consumers > wholesale to restaurant > restaurant service Wood > transportation > paper > transport > retail sale > wood waste > energy production Recycling can also be included to these chains 4 December 2018 Sami Hautakangas
What should we include in Bioeconomy? 3/3 Questions: Where should we draw the line? What should be the viewpoint? The products are renewable? How about intermediate products? Some other viewpoint? THANK YOU! 4 December 2018 Sami Hautakangas