In parallel to the market-related function, the bioeconomy sustains also a wide range of public goods functions, biodiversity and ecosystem services.
Comhthreormhar leis an bhfeidhm a bhaineann leis an margadh, cothaíonn an bithgheilleagar freisin raon leathan d'fheidhmeanna leasa poiblí, bithéagsúlacht agus seirbhísí éiceachórais.