| Title |
A Roadmap for Industry to Harness Biotechnology for a More Circular Economy |
| ID_Doc |
1679 |
| Authors |
Schilling, C; Weiss, S |
| Title |
A Roadmap for Industry to Harness Biotechnology for a More Circular Economy |
| Year |
2021 |
| Published |
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| DOI |
10.1016/j.nbt.2020.08.005 |
| Abstract |
Biotechnology methods and applications have the potential to accelerate a transition to a more circular economy. This article identifies five distinct points within a typical product lifecycle as areas where biotechnology can be impactful, starting with so-called 'beginning-of-life', with the ability to make many widely-used chemicals and materials using renewable feedstocks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This extends into a discussion of novel materials; a holistic approach to designing for improved lifecycle outcomes; compostability; and the potential for reuse and up-cycling at end-of-life, to enable a circular flow of materials. We propose specific steps that can be taken by chemical and materials manufacturers, designers and brands. |
| Author Keywords |
circular economy; biotechnology; renewables; bio-based chemicals |
| Index Keywords |
Index Keywords |
| Document Type |
Other |
| Open Access |
Open Access |
| Source |
Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED) |
| EID |
WOS:000591724200003 |
| WoS Category |
Biochemical Research Methods; Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology |
| Research Area |
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology; Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology |
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