Bio-based Materials Experimentation

“The question is not IF we are going to change the society, by how we are going to change. 

Because either we are going to change BY DESIGN or BY DESISTER.”

The Minimalists: Less Is Now, 2020 

How a ‘materials transition’ can support the net-zero agenda? A materials transition that applies circular-economy principles and involves biobased materials can help to realize global net-zero goals.  

Many countries and businesses have so far centered their plans for achieving net-zero emissions on an energy transition, which calls for boosting energy efficiency and accelerating the transition to renewable energy. And rightly so, given that the use of fossil fuels accounts for a clear majority of global CO2 emissions and presents obvious emissions reduction opportunities. However, the production, use, and eventual disposal of construction materials such as steel, plastics, aluminum, and cement also account for almost a quarter of all global CO2 emissions. In this context, biobased materials are the key to a more sustainable construction industry. From naturally grown bricks to wooden skyscrapers, biobased materials can change the built environment.