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Bio-based

Made wholly or partly from biological feedstocks; the label alone does not establish sustainability.

Definition

Made wholly or partly from biological feedstocks; the label alone does not establish sustainability. Follow the related lesson to see how this term changes a system boundary or decision.

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What is the bioeconomy?

A systems definition that includes biological resources, knowledge, production, use and regeneration—without assuming that every bio-based option is sustainable.

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REFERENCES

References & further reading

  1. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2026). Sustainable and circular bioeconomy: glossary and key terms.Open source ↗