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Title Circular economy principles in development of new products - APPLAUSE case study
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Authors Merela, M; Kariz, M; Zigon, J; Kusar, T; Planinsic, J; Tomec, DK; Virjent, D; Gersak, T; Bozic, ZS; Kuzman, MK
Title Circular economy principles in development of new products - APPLAUSE case study
Year 2020
Published
Abstract Bioeconomy and circular economy (CE) are concept which complements each other. Wood based sector together with forest and forest-based sectors plays a central role in a bioeconomy, because it provides material as well as bioenergy. Bio-based industries have a long history of discussing and partly realizing wood cascading. On the other hand, circular economy concept and sharing economy concept are not synonyms, but they can be related. Sharing and collaborative models are one part of the picture of a circular economy. They can play a role in extending the amount of time a product is in use, while maximizing utilization. Invasive Alien Plant Species (LAPS) are one of the biggest challenges in European ecosystems. They displace local vegetation, destroy agricultural land and cause damage to European economy in billions of euros every year. Many of them are daily removed and mainly burned. APPLAUSE project addresses unsolved questions regarding invasive alien species in terms of the zero waste approach and circular economy. By recognizing the potential of IAPS, APPLAUSE aims to introduce sustainable production processes for transforming the biomass of collected plants into useful products. Invasive alien plant species are used as a source for paper and wood products, food, production of dyes, hybrid coatings, for controlling of plant harmful organisms. Investigation of several invasive alien woody species as well as development of innovative wood products will be presented as a case study.
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