New MOOC by the European Schoolnet Academy
Biobased products have the power to change even the way we teach!
Laundry detergents use enzymes. The use of enzymes in the washing and cleaning process means that less energy is required to achieve the same result. Why not create an environmentally friendly laundry detergent with our students? We only need four simple ingredients and the classroom activity is ready! Let's try this activity with our class!
The main reason why raising awareness about biobased products and processes is important, is that our students will also grow up to be or already are consumers. And, when it comes to deciding which product they use, it is important to make well-informed and environmentally sustainable choices. As our students are the workforce of the future, knowing about opportunities in the field of bioeconomy is vital. Regions, companies and educational institutes are all searching for motivated and skilled youth to work in the bioeconomy sector.
1. Let's start with the definition: What is bioeconomy?
“A bioeconomy can be defined as an economy where the basic building blocks for materials, chemicals and energy are derived from renewable biological resources.” (McKinsey, 2013)
“The bioeconomy covers all sectors and systems that rely on biological resources (animals, plants, micro-organisms and derived biomass, including organic waste), their functions and principles. It includes and interlinks: land and marine ecosystems and the services they provide; all primary production sectors that use and produce biological resources (agriculture, forestry, fisheries and aquaculture); and all economic and industrial sectors that use biological resources and processes to produce food, feed, biobased products, energy and services. To be successful, the European bioeconomy needs to have sustainability and circularity at its heart. This will drive the renewal of our industries, the modernisation of our primary production systems, the protection of the environment and will enhance biodiversity.” (The Bioeconomy Strategy, European Commission 2018)
The bioeconomy in everyday life
Biobased products and education
Laundry detergents use enzymes. The use of enzymes in the washing and cleaning process means that less energy is required to achieve the same result. Why not create an environmentally friendly laundry detergent with our students? We only need four simple ingredients and the classroom activity is ready! Let's try this activity with our class!
The main reason why raising awareness about biobased products and processes is important, is that our students will also grow up to be or already are consumers. And, when it comes to deciding which product they use, it is important to make well-informed and environmentally sustainable choices. As our students are the workforce of the future, knowing about opportunities in the field of bioeconomy is vital. Regions, companies and educational institutes are all searching for motivated and skilled youth to work in the bioeconomy sector.
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