Circular Bioeconomy: 101 Renewable Innovations
About this eBook
This book offers an accessible visual exploration of the emerging biobased economy. Whether you're a designer, entrepreneur, student, or simply curious about sustainable futures – Through clear illustrations and explanations, it introduces readers to an array of materials derived from plants, fungi, algae, bacteria, and cleverly repurposed biological waste. Blending traditional knowledge with modern innovation, the book both explains the principles behind a biobased economy and presents 101 compelling products, materials, and concepts that are shaping our collective future.
About the author
Markus Petruch holds a degree in forest products technology and timber construction and teaches at the Salzburg University of Applied Sciences. He specialises in innovative materials, circular bioeconomy and the communication of these topics in various formats.
Dominik Walcher holds the professorship for Marketing and Innovation Management in the Design and Product Management programme at Salzburg University of Applied Sciences and is a Research Associate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Boston. His research, teaching and consulting specialises in marketing, innovation management, trend and future research and circular value creation. He was co-founder of a start-up for eco-intelligent products.
