Did you know… BiOrbic’s Environmental Innovators programme
- BiOrbic is a national collaboration of over 100+ researchers, focused on the development of a sustainable curricular bioeconomy
- A core purpose of BiOrbic is to engage, involve and empower the public and societal actors with the bioeconomy and research.
- BiOrbic work with food producers and industry to create valuable and sustainable bio-based products and services from natural resources
Why is environmental innovation so important?
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- Becoming environmentally friendly reduces cost because companies end up reducing the inputs they use.
- Innovation catalyzes the creation of new solutions to environmental problems. It promotes research into renewable materials, resource-saving technologies, and alternative energy sources.
- It has been recognized that innovation plays a crucial role in achieving sustainable development goals and promoting ecological modernisation.
What can I do to help the environment in my own school/community?
- Find and apply for grants that offer financial support for green-school initiatives.
- Volunteer for cleanups in your community.
- Switch to a reusable water bottle.
Here’s a few websites if you want to know more!
