Society and legislation: What impact do their actions have on the future of the bioeconomy?
In 2015, the United Nations (UN) defined and adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in order to reduce social inequalities and protect the planet. Bioeconomy is a field with great potential for impact within this framework, as it affects the three pillars of sustainability: Its use of biological resources from various sectors makes it possible to reduce its environmental footprint, generating more sustainable products and energy. It is also more economically sustainable, as it adds value to residues, which can be marketed as raw materials. In addition, the bioeconomy impacts society by creating new jobs and spreading awareness of the [...]