Barriers to a Bio-Based Economy
The bioeconomy includes a number of technologies and ways to make the things we need from natural resources rather than fossil fuels. What barriers are stopping us moving from a …
Course: Bioeconomy: How Renewable Resources Can Help the Future of Our Planet
Exploring alternatives to fossil-fuel derived plastics
Plastic, and the problems associated with it, regularly make the headlines. We see plastic litter in the environment almost everywhere we go. Programmes like Blue Planet II helped to raise …
How to extract value from agricultural residues
What are agricultural residues? The term ‘agricultural residues’ refers to by-products or wastes that are produced after agricultural crops have been processed or harvested. These residues can be classified as …
Renewable Construction Materials
The construction industry currently has a significant environmental impact. Many of the materials used in construction come from non-renewable resources such as clay (for bricks), limestone (for cement and hard …
Yorkshire and the Bioeconomy
If the bioeconomy is going to achieve its potential anywhere, it will be in Yorkshire and the Humber. This region has an outstanding combination of biobased research, industry and agriculture. …
How to Make Zero Waste Cling Film
Cling film is used by most of us to wrap our food and keep it fresh. It is able to stick to itself and so doesn’t need any adhesives. Cling …
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Bioeconomy: How Renewable Resources Can Help the Future of Our Planet
