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Biobased plastics in a bioeconomy
J C Philp1, R J Ritchie, K Guy
1Science and Technology Policy Division, Directorate for Science, Technology and Industry, OECD, 2 rue André-Pascal, Paris 75775, France. james.philp@oecd.org
Trends in Biotechnology
|January 22, 2013
Summary
Bioeconomy plans aim to replace oil-based plastics and chemicals with biomass-derived alternatives. Promoting awareness and market share for these biobased products is crucial for climate change mitigation.
Area of Science:
- Biotechnology and Industrial Chemistry
- Sustainable Materials Science
Background:
- The bioeconomy promotes replacing petrochemicals with biomass-derived products.
- Biobased industries are key to achieving sustainability goals and climate change mitigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the role of biobased industries in the bioeconomy.
- To emphasize the need for increased awareness and market share for biobased products.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of current bioeconomy strategies.
- Review of existing biobased product applications.
Main Results:
- Biobased products offer alternatives to oil-derived plastics and chemicals.
- Current biobased products have societal potential yet to be fully realized.
Conclusions:
- Greater focus on promoting biobased products is necessary.
- Enhancing market share of biobased alternatives supports climate change mitigation efforts.
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