CIRCULAR BIOCARBON's third City Interest Group webinar will explore the potential of transforming biowaste into valuable bio-based materials, moving beyond more mainstream energy applications, and with a particular focus on urban and regional bioeconomies. The webinar will begin by setting the stage with an overview of urban bio-based economies, providing context for the discussion. Following that, it will delve into the latest advancements in biowaste valorisation, highlighting the crucial role of bio-based materials.

The webinar will also present local economic development policies, such as bioeconomy clusters and industrial symbiosis, that create a supportive environment for the development and uptake of bio-based materials. The event will conclude with testimonials and best practices from local authorities, offering practical insights for participants. There will be ample time for a Q&A session, allowing participants to share their experiences and engage in the conversation.

Programme

• 12:00 - Intro
• 12:05 - Setting the scene: Urban bio-based economies
• 12:15 - Introducing latest developments in biowaste valorisation approaches, with a focus on bio-based materials
• 12:35 - Q&A
• 12:45 - Examples of local economic development policies focusing on the bioeconomy and biobased materials
• 13:00 - Testimonials and best practices from local authorities 
• 13:20 - Discussion
• 13:40 - Wrap up

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