Forest product downstreaming through wooden housing: A solution to the housing deficit for Gen Z?
Of course dear Yusuf. As young people become more aware, there is an evident demand for more sustainable manufactured solutions. In practice, the bioresource-based solutions are strongly based on the conversion of natural bio-based resources intensely obtained from renewable sources and processed through circular activity practices. This is being verified in the current transition from traditional production-economic activities to cleaner-leaner processes and innovative goods aligned to the global bioeconomy. Forest products are emerging as relevant drivers in this new 'system', in which paper and cellulose, bioenergy, household objects, furniture and, above all, construction (houses, tall buildings, infrastructural buildings, etc.) must become increasingly important and present solutions in society.
Dear Professor Victor De Araujo ,
Thank you very much for your insightful response. I appreciate your perspective on the demand for more sustainable manufactured solutions, particularly among the younger generation. The transition from traditional production-economic activities to cleaner and leaner processes, along with the emphasis on innovative goods aligned with the global bioeconomy, is indeed a significant step towards a more sustainable future.
I completely agree with your viewpoint on the emerging role of forest products in this new system. Paper, cellulose, bioenergy, household objects, furniture, and construction materials all have the potential to contribute to sustainable solutions. The use of forest products, especially in the construction sector, holds promise as a means to address the housing deficit, particularly for Gen Z.
I would like to express my sincere gratitude for your response and valuable insights. Your expertise in the field of bioresource-based solutions and the global bioeconomy is truly inspiring. As I pursue my PhD, I would be honored to have your support and guidance as a discussion partner. Your expertise and perspective would undoubtedly enrich my research journey.
Once again, thank you for your time and support.
Best regards,
Yusuf
Dear Yusuf Arif Setiawan,
Thank you for your fraternal words. Count on me for what you need. :)
It should also be noted that the easier harvesting and processing of several forest materials in their multiple species and the plausible possibility of high industrialization of bioresources to offer an extensive product line could satisfy multiple uses of a society very eager for consumption. This incredible versatility positions forestry products (both timber or non-timber), in a very prominent position in global markets. The high renewability of bioresources in planted and well-managed forests also becomes a fundamental asset in accordance with the ONU's SDGs, as they are capable of mitigating many irreversible environmental impacts caused by unsustainable activities (oil, mining, oil, etc.). We have a good chance to boost global economies through more sustainable industrial activities based on highly renewable bio-based resources designed by circular thinking using clear waste reuse to obtain other manufactured goods (objects, items, craftworks, boxes, packaging, etc.) and dirty waste reuse for bioenergy (electricity, steam, heat, etc.). In this way, civil construction becomes the activity with the greatest earning potential obtained by using timber products instead of non-renewable raw minerals (sand, cement, stone, etc.). Thus, wood and bamboo become very relevant in these advances due to their benefits, advantages, performances, and capabilities. Anyway, I am sharing a review paper that I wrote about contexts and advances in this transitional route that we are discussing.
Article Timber forest products: a way to intensify global bioeconomy...
Best regards
Victor
Dear Professor Victor De Araujo ,
Thank you for your thoughtful message. I appreciate your willingness to assist and I will certainly keep that in mind.
It's fascinating to consider the potential of forestry products in global markets, especially in the context of sustainable industrial activities and the pursuit of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. Your insights into the versatility and renewability of bioresources are compelling, and it's clear that there is significant potential for these resources to contribute to more sustainable and environmentally friendly practices.
I would be very interested in reading your review paper on this topic. I believe it could provide valuable insights into the contexts and advances in this area.
Thank you once again for reaching out and for sharing your expertise on this important subject.
Best regards,
Yusuf Arif Setiawan
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