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Renewable carbon

Carbon obtained from sustainably managed biomass, recycled carbon or direct carbon dioxide use rather than additional fossil extraction.

Definition

Carbon obtained from sustainably managed biomass, recycled carbon or direct carbon dioxide use rather than additional fossil extraction. Follow the related lesson to see how this term changes a system boundary or decision.

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Bioeconomy, circular economy and renewable carbon

Three overlapping lenses: one emphasizes biological resources, one value retention, and one the origin and circulation of carbon.

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References & further reading

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