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Introduction to Sustainability in the Bioeconomy D


Aalto University


Description of course content: Basic concepts of sustainability, sustainable development, bioeconomy and circular economy are introduced. Following, the students will identify linkages of these concepts from a value chain perspective considering the source of material all the way to the end-of-life management of the final product. Real examples will be described covering early-stage to established bioproduct industrial processes. Experts in sustainability assessment will be invited to provide guest lectures. Via guided exercises the students will build critical thinking for risks identification and help identify sustainability indicators by brainstorming cases discussed in class.

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Course dates
30 August 2024 - 29 November 2024
Course organizer
Luana Dessbesell
Place/Venue
School of Chemical Engineering / Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems
City
Country
Finland
Workload
5
Link
https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?...