Go for Bio
Biomass harbours huge potential. It can be converted into biobased products, bioenergy and biochemical substances, reducing CO2 emissions and environmental damage while cutting down on waste. Examples include the use of agricultural waste to produce bioplastics, or the conversion of organic waste into bioenergy.
Opportunities for SMESmall and medium-sized enterprisess
The bioeconomy also offers a wealth of opportunities for the business world. Investing in biobased products and processes enables businesses to reduce their ecological footprintThe ecological footprint represents the productive land and sea surface area necessary to produce resources and absorb the waste of a given population., save costs and conquer new markets. What’s more, using local biomass can make products more sustainable.
On the Right Track
In Belgium, numerous companies have already embraced the bioeconomy:
- ValBiom (Wallonia) helps companies develop biobased products and use biomass. One success story is a Walloon company converting local agricultural waste into sustainable building materials.
- ILVO (Flanders) provides tailored support and solutions to all bioeconomy stakeholders, such as innovative methods for reusing residual agricultural flows
- Buildwise (Brussels) focuses on innovative building materials and techniques that contribute to the circular economyThe circular economy is a restorative and regenerative economy. By maintaining the value of the products, materials and resources in the economy through smart product design, repurposing and/or shared use of products, it reduces the extraction of natural resources by using resources already present in the economy..
- Vlaanderen Circulair/Circular Flanders supports projects that contribute to the circular economy, such as the reuse of biomass.
- VLAIO provides guidance and support to businesses looking to invest in bioeconomy and sustainable activities.
A Catalyst for Growth
The bioeconomy is a powerful growth engine. By using renewable biological raw materials, SMEs can:
- replace fossil fuels
- lower CO2 emissions
- create economic opportunities
Are you looking to make your business more sustainable, boost innovation, and grow in an evolving market? Learn more about the bioeconomy on Go for Circular.
