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To build a resilient world, we must go circular. Here's how to do it
The best way to build resilience against future pandemics and the impact of climate change is to move to a circular economy.
Doing so could address 45% of global greenhouse gas emissions and provide a $4.5 trillion economic opportunity.
Here, the co-chairs of the Platform for Accelerating…
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The world needs a circular economy. Help us make it happen
The circular economy could be a $4.5 trillion business opportunity.
Only 9% of the global economy is circular at present.
The Platform for Accelerating the Circular Economy is helping to speed this transition.
As policy-makers worldwide respond to a rising tide of climate activism and…
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Going circular offers a great opportunity
Combating climate change and the throwaway economy could achieve a leap in prosperity
In the past few months, I have heard Sir David Attenborough, and believe him when he says the next 10 years are make-or-break time for environmental stability on this planet.
I have heard Greta Thunberg, and share…