Unlocking the potential of added value products in Europe: an Italian perspective

摘要

This perspective article aims to look at the potential for Europe to build a solid bioeconomy based on added value products. The global and European state of play will be analysed with the aim of showcasing why Europe needs to leverage on the potential of a bioeconomy based on added value products such as bioplastics and biochemicals. A case study on Italy will then sum up the article in order to concretely demonstrate that it is possible even at time of crisis to restore growth and trigger innovation through biorefineries while preserving and enhancing local ecosystems and biodiversity.