Concepts, methods and applied transition knowledge
The New Economy knowledge base brings together core concepts, methods and perspectives from the regenerative economy. Articles explain footprint, compliance, circular product design, regenerative strategy, food systems and regional policy in practical terms, with clear links to life-cycle assessment (LCA), social cost-benefit analysis (MKBA), CO2 footprint, carbon sequestration, biobased materials and circular business models.
Biobased
Biobased means that a material or product is made from renewable, biological raw materials instead of fossil ones.
Biobased materials can hold carbon for a long time and return to the cycle at the end of their life; the environmental benefit depends on origin and lifespan.
Applied in practice
New Economy analyses biobased materials in construction (timber, mycelium, biobased insulation) for carbon storage, environmental cost and availability, translating this into design and procurement choices for municipalities, provinces and construction firms.
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All terms, searchable
Search the register or browse by letter. Each article opens with the definition, followed by how it works, why it matters and how New Economy applies it, with related terms and source projects.
Terms by topic
Filter the register by topic — the same structure used for projects, insights and publications.
Four knowledge clusters for practical use
A curated starting point. The searchable register above always reflects the full, current set of terms.
Footprint, greenhouse gas accounting, reporting duties and the measurable basis for transition choices.
Life-cycle assessment, material choices, product passports and design strategies that determine environmental impact.
Frameworks for restoration, broad prosperity, fair pricing and business models that move beyond lower damage.
Systemic knowledge for municipalities, regions, food strategies and healthy living environments.
Definitions only matter when linked to decisions
The concepts in this knowledge base connect to practical decisions: which impact must be measured, which material choice changes the footprint, which intervention creates social value, and which strategy can be implemented by a business, municipality or region.
The hub therefore links knowledge directly to services, solutions and project examples, rather than treating definitions as isolated glossary entries.
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Frequently asked questions
The New Economy knowledge base is a searchable register of concepts, methods and practical perspectives from the regenerative economy, including CO₂ footprint, life-cycle assessment (LCA), social cost-benefit analysis (MKBA), circular design, food systems and regional policy.
Yes. Every term has its own explanation page and is connected to the wider New Economy knowledge base.
The register covers measurement, reporting, compliance, circular product design, regenerative enterprise, food systems and regional transition questions, filterable by topic.
Articles explain the concepts used in New Economy services, including baseline measurement, CO₂ footprint, life-cycle assessment (LCA), social cost-benefit analysis (MKBA), regenerative design and circular business models.
From concept to practical route
Knowledge becomes useful when connected to a decision, design choice, strategy or implementation route.
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