

Worldwide strategies
The bioeconomy is gaining ground all over the world. A large number of countries have now adopted bioeconomy strategies - with various focus areas. You can find them in the following overview.
In the spotlight
About the bioeconomy
Bioeconomy - this refers to a modern and sustainable form of economic activity based on the efficient use of biological resources such as plants, animals and microorganisms. All industries that produce, process or use biological resources in any form contribute to the biobased economy.
RWTH, ETH (2021) | Achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emission plastics by a circular carbon economy
A study recently published in the journal Science by RWTH Aachen University in collaboration with ETH Zurich shows that net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from plastics are possible.
Bioeconomy inside

Packaging film
Instead of producing polymers synthetically, take what nature has already produced: A special technology can be used to extract biopolymers from agricultural residues - making them not only naturally degradable, but even edible.
In Germany, the annual plastic consumption per capita is ...?
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Yes, that is correct?

Cloth diapers
Reuse instead of dispose - this also works for diapers. Modern cloth diapers outperform conventional alternatives in terms of environmental and skin compatibility.
What percentage of residual waste in Germany is made up of disposable diapers?
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That's correct!

Cream jar
Cosmetic products are often sold in plastic packaging. As a result, they generate more and more packaging waste.
New products can be created from recycled plastic waste.
What percentage of plastic waste is recycled?
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Correct.

Detergent
Sounds paradoxical, but works brilliantly: Beetroot, often known as the cause of stubborn stains, qualifies as an ecological cleaning agent.
1.5 million tons of laundry detergents and household cleaners are sold to the end consumer each year.
How high is the resulting chemical discharge into the wastewater?
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That's right!

Makeup removal wipes
Instead of cotton pads and the like, sustainable makeup removal wipes are equally good for the skin and the environment.
Cosmetics with ingredients of natural origin are gaining in importance.
What is the market share of natural cosmetics in Germany?
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That's right!
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