Innovations Connected to Methanol in the Service of Blue Economy

• Main Authors: Toth Judit, Szlovák Sandor, Magda Robert
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Sciendo 2018-05-01
• Series: Visegrad Journal on Bioeconomy and Sustainable Development
• Subjects: blue economy; greenhouse gas; renewable methanol; waste
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.2478/vjbsd-2018-0002

The model of Blue Economy by G. Pauli is inspired by nature. Its main task is to develop innovative methods based on the use of available resources and the use of nature-based solutions. The principle of Blue Economy requires close cooperation of research and development and business activities; and it seeks implementation options in the structure of local economies. Based on the theory known as ‘blue economy’, in order to overcome certain problems of mankind – for example, energy production and consumption –, we must recognize and use some methods given to us by nature. This may be provided to us by new innovations that think according to system theory, that is, occupy the exceptionally effective self-regulating processes of nature in the economy. Methanol may play a key role in succeeding sustainability regarding nature, economy and society. Methanol economy can contribute to reducing human impacts on Earth’s climate by reversing atmospheric carbon dioxide, and it provides the opportunity to get rid of our dependence on dwindling oil and gas resources.