Materializing Our Future Society: Introducing the Feedstock-Material-Product Framework for a Circular Bioeconomy
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https://doi.org/10.55845/HBIJ4286Keywords:
Circular Economy, Biobased Economy, Circular Bioeconomy, Biobased Feedstock, Biobased Materials, Product DesignAbstract
The circular bioeconomy, merging circular economy principles with biobased resources, represents a critical pathway towards a sustainable future. However, effectively designing and developing truly valuable biobased products within this system requires a holistic approach. We introduce the Feedstock-Material-Product (FMP) framework to address this need. This framework emphasizes the crucial interdependencies between feedstock sourcing, material properties, and product design. We argue that a holistic framework on these three levels is essential for maximizing value retention and sustainability throughout the entire lifecycle. By adopting the FMP framework, a pathway is offered to accelerate the transition towards a circular bioeconomy in which our sustainable future can be effectively materialized.
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