2020
DOI: 10.3390/su12062444
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Monitoring Sustainability Effects of the Bioeconomy: A Material Flow Based Approach Using the Example of Softwood Lumber and Its Core Product Epal 1 Pallet

Abstract: The transition of our current economic system towards a bioeconomy that is based on renewable materials and energy can be an important contribution but at the same time a threat to mitigate the challenges of the 21st century, such as global warming and resource depletion. To assess societal, economic, and environmental impacts associated with this transition, we propose an approach for a sustainability assessment as an integral part of a future bioeconomy monitoring concept. The assessment approach is based on… Show more

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“…For example, pollution disposal to other areas outside of pollution sources, pollution released by export and import shipments, and so on. Therefore, socio-ecological indicators can be related to the effects of pollution disposal from waste production centers to other areas and the accumulation of pollution originating from external activities outside certain areas [22]. The problem of environmental damage tends to be ignored in the economic and social activities of the community.…”
Section: Discussion Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…For example, pollution disposal to other areas outside of pollution sources, pollution released by export and import shipments, and so on. Therefore, socio-ecological indicators can be related to the effects of pollution disposal from waste production centers to other areas and the accumulation of pollution originating from external activities outside certain areas [22]. The problem of environmental damage tends to be ignored in the economic and social activities of the community.…”
Section: Discussion Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Finally, whilst this study sheds light on the economic performance of bioeconomy services, interpreting a growing bioeconomy size as a policy objective per se would not be correct. The socio-economic dimension of bioeconomy services has to be assessed jointly with a comprehensive framework of indicators that reflect stakeholder perceptions of the term "sustainability" ( Egenolf and Bringezu 2019 ; Schweinle et al., 2020 ). For example, the growth of nature tourism, as any activity related with the natural environment, may lead to degradation of the natural environment and the alteration or destruction of landscapes and biological resources ( Capocchi et al., 2019 ).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Although LCA has proven to be a strong decision support tool in process design, the benefits and burdens of bio‐based IBN do not end with the quantitative analysis of environmental impacts. Therefore, accompanying approaches such as a life cycle sustainability assessment, which also includes social and economic aspects, 72,73 are recommended to provide a more holistic view.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%