Assessing the potential of bioeconomy in Slovakia based on public perception of renewable materials in contrast to non-renewable materials
Lenka Navrátilová, Jozef Výbošťok, Zuzana Dobšinská, Jaroslav Šálka, Magdaléna Pichlerová, Viliam Pichler
Abstract
There is a need for societal transformation towards bioeconomy, which promotes the replacement of non-renewable natural resources with renewable ones. Slovakia has considerable potential for bioeconomy development, yet this potential remains untapped. This article evaluates the public perception regarding the individual properties of renewable and non-renewable materials and their relation to the potential for bioeconomy development in Slovakia. It is found that Slovak consumers prefer natural renewable materials, regardless of other influencing factors, and realise the need for transformation towards a more sustainable economy.
Topics & Concepts
Renewable energyRenewable resourceNatural resource economicsNatural resourceSlovakSustainable developmentBusinessEnvironmental economicsEconomicsEngineeringEcologyCzechLinguisticsElectrical engineeringPhilosophyBiologyBioeconomy and Sustainability DevelopmentSustainable Supply Chain Management