1. Sami Hautakangas 23th London Group meeting, San José, Costa Rica
EGSS, Bioeconomy, Circular Economy and Clean Tech – what is this all about?
Sami Hautakangas
23th London Group meeting, San José, Costa Rica

2. Introduction Concepts used to underline environment-friendliness
Often used miscellaneously
Here: an effort to clarify these concepts
Concentrating on three concepts
Bioeconomy
Clean Tech
Circular Economy
Compared with EGSS
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3. Definitions One way to put the concepts in context 4 December 2018
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4. Definitions-Bioeconomy
Main point in definitions:
Renewable resources in production process
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5. Definitions-Clean Tech
Main point in definitions:
Using materials efficiently in production process
To prevent emissions
To promote sustainable use of natural resources
Note: Canadian definition on Tuesday
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6. Definitions-Circular Economy
Main point in definitions:
Reducing the amount of waste by maximizing material circulation in economy
Long-lasting products
Well developed recycling systems
Design products to maximize recyclability
Essential concept: cascade use
Prioritize the use of raw materials to keep the products in the economy as long as possible
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7. Comparisons See slide 3, Figure 1
Distinguishing the concepts along the product life cycle
Bioeconomy: renewable resources to production process
Clean Tech: maximize material efficiency in process
Circular economy: recycle material back to process
In common
Economic growth
Eco-efficiency
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8. EGSS vs. concepts 1/2
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9. EGSS vs. concepts 1/2
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10. EGSS vs. concepts 1/2
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11. EGSS vs. concepts 1/2
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12. EGSS vs. concepts 2/2
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13. EGSS vs. concepts 2/2
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14. What should we include in Bioeconomy? 1/3
Definition by European Commission:
The bioeconomy encompasses the production of renewable biological resources and their conversion into food, feed, bio-based products and bioenergy. It includes agriculture, forestry, fisheries, food and pulp and paper production, as well as parts of chemical, biotechnological and energy industries.
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15. What should we include in Bioeconomy? 2/3
Product chain examples:
Agricultural product > transportation > food manufacturing > transportation > retail to consumers
> wholesale to restaurant > restaurant service
Wood > transportation > paper > transport > retail sale
> wood waste > energy production
Recycling can also be included to these chains
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16. What should we include in Bioeconomy? 3/3
Questions:
Where should we draw the line?
What should be the viewpoint?
The products are renewable?
How about intermediate products?
Some other viewpoint?
THANK YOU!
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