Economics Working Papers, 2022 (vol. 6), issue 1

From environmental thinking in economics to bioplastics: promising material for a sustainable (bio)economy

Sagapová Nikola

Economics Working Papers 2022, 6(1):5-68 | DOI: 10.32725/ewp.2022.0011165  

The demand and concerns for sustainable production, environmentally friendly products, as well as conscious consumption are increasing, although environmental thinking in economics is nothing new. Bioeconomy is presented as a potential solution to overcome various challenges modern society faces. The power of the bioeconomy lies in replacing fossil resources with renewables to produce various goods. Even plastics, the essential materials of our time, might be made from renewable biological resources. However, bioplastics are often discussed when it comes to the sustainability of their production, but also concerning the proper waste management or even...