What are biosolutions?

Biosolutions have been around for thousands of years. They have been used in products such as bread, wine and cheese, but despite this, it was not until recently the term "biosolutions" was invented.

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By State of Green | [email protected]

25 March 2025

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Danish businesses are cutting-edge when it comes to biosolutions. As a well-established research-based industry with a strong international engagement, the Danish biosolutions cluster provides a breadth of ways to initiate and accelerate the green transition across industries.

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What is a biosolution?

When biology and technology come together to create a climate solution, it becomes a biosolution. Biosolutions unofficial tagline is “Inspired by nature” as they are always biologically built and not synthetic.

How do biosolutions work?

Biosolutions utilises nature’s own toolbox. A biosolution can for example be created by adding bacteria or yeast to organic carbon sources like sugar which then undergoes a fermentation process, resulting in the desired biosolution. Biosolutions are produced in a manner which makes them a sustainable alternative to carbon-emitting and environmentally damaging products.

Where can biosolutions be used?

Biosolutions can be implemented across many sectors, from food and construction to cosmetology. In this publication, you will be introduced to a few of the many different biosolutions that Denmark has to offer including asphalt made of fungi, carbon capturing algae, plant-based meat complements, sustainable aromas and much, much more.

What is the potential of biosolutions?

Biosolutions can play a key role in the green transition. According to a report by Copenhagen Economics, the biosolutions currently at hand have the potential to cut 4,300 million tonnes of CO2 by 2030. This is equivalent of eight percent of today’s global emissions. They can also help reduce food waste, feed a growing global population and counter the current loss of biodiversity.

Due to the increasing demand for sustainable alternatives, the financial potential of biosolutions is substantial. The global market for biosolutions has the potential to grow from EUR 240 billion to EUR 640 billion in 2030. This would include an increase in high paying jobs and secure a competitive advantage in the rapidly growing green economy.

Publication: Biosolutions - Creating climate impact with nature's own toolbox

Biosolutions have potential to reduce global CO₂ emissions by 8%, support circular economies, and drive the green transition across multiple sectors, including construction, food, water management, and textiles. Discover tangible cases and connect with solutions providers excelling in creating climate impact through biosolutions.

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