Mainstreaming circularity

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Susanne Baker of the EEF argues more needs to be done to tackle barriers to investment if the circular economy is to break into the mainstream

It's very easy to get excited by the current debates around the circular economy. It promises a new way of doing business which could not only improve resilience and the competitiveness of business but...

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