Environmental Studies and Forestry

The potential of emerging bio-based products to reduce environmental impacts

E. A. R. Zuiderveen, K. J. J. Kuipers, et al.

Discover the groundbreaking findings of this study, which dives into the environmental trade-offs of 98 emerging bio-based materials versus their fossil counterparts. While bio-based products show a 45% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions on average, significant trade-offs, such as a dramatic increase in eutrophication, raise important questions about sustainability. This critical analysis by Emma A. R. Zuiderveen and colleagues emphasizes the need for individual evaluation and innovative solutions for true climate neutrality.