8 Jan 2026 | Bioeconomy Essays
The Hidden Hurdle: The critical role of proponent preparedness in bioeconomy approvals Erik Larsen, Senior Consultant, JEP Environment & Planning Roadblocks to getting bioeconomy projects approved can be caused by both regulators and business proponents. Many...
11 Dec 2025 | Bioeconomy Essays
Bioenergy and the Bioeconomy: Not the same thing Mark Glover, Managing Director and Founder, Renewed Carbon The terms “bioenergy” and “bioeconomy” are often used interchangeably—but they are not the same. Bioenergy is just one (important) part of a much broader, more...
9 Dec 2025 | ThoughtStarters
Achieving a Truly Circular Economy (CE) – One that meets community expectations as efficiently and quickly as possible – is now a critical challenge. Starting with a Working Definition of a Circular Economy A Circular Economy promotes the continuous use,...
9 Dec 2025 | ThoughtStarters
AIEN is launching a new series of focused Thought Starters (TS) to unpack some of the most pressing issues in sustainable resource use through the lens of Industrial Ecology. Each TS will tackle a specific topic, outlining the key challenges, why they matter, and what...
4 Dec 2025 | Bioeconomy Essays
The 2024 AIEN Bioeconomy Conference marked a pivotal moment for Australia’s low-carbon future. Across two days in Newcastle, one message came through clearly: if we are serious about decarbonising the most carbon-intensive sectors of our economy – beyond just...
