Biobased Economies

Primer on Bioproducts
November 2004

This primer on Bioproducts is an introduction to biology-based products and processes - technologies and processes that use plants, micro-organisms and their products as an alternative (or as a complement) to the fossil fuels and petrochemicals used in cars, factories and consumer goods.

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Towards a Biobased Economy: Issues and Challenges Paper
October 2002

In Canada there is an increasing interest in shifting to a biobased economy, which relies on biomass, such as agricultural crops, mill waste and fast-growing trees, instead of fossil fuels. This report outlines some of the issues around the production and use of bio-fuels and products. The report also acts as a catalyst for dialogue about these issues among representatives from universities and industries, as well as environmental health groups and farm organizations.

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The Biobased Economy: Prospects and Challenges
An Annotated Bibliography of Studies/Projects and Reports Published Between 1998-2001.
February 2002

To contribute to a better understanding of biobased economies, this annotated bibliography identifies significant studies and reports published within the last four years. The report includes 40 international studies covering economic, environmental, technical and social issues associated with the new biobased economy. Six of these reports focus specifically on Canada.

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