Imagine a world...
where the Canadian economy advances a sustainable and low-carbon future by transforming bio-based waste into value-added products.
Many agricultural, fishing, and forestry activities generate residues with material value when transformed into bioenergy, biofuel, and bio-based products. In Canada, an estimated 120 million tonnes of agricultural residue, forest residue, and municipal bio-waste are generated annually. The bioeconomy can substitute for the value provided by fossil fuels. Yet, the value of the bioeconomy has been difficult to unlock because there is so little alignment among system actors.
Recognizing the importance that standards play to enable this transformation, the CSA Group partnered with Innovation North to host a Bioeconomy Vision Workshop. Key stakeholders, including representatives from industry and government, convened for a collaborative discussion on challenges, opportunities, and the role of standards in advancing Canada’s bioeconomy.
During the workshop, participants identified value creation opportunities, barriers to progress, and ideas to overcome challenges, including a vision to advance standards in the bioeconomy. The workshop served as a platform for fostering collaboration and connections among key actors. It concluded with a call to action, inviting participants to embrace the vision of a thriving bioeconomy and their roles in shaping a sustainable future.
Read the workshop report here: Mobilizing the Bioeconomy: The Role of Standards.
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