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The three circular economy trends that defined 2020

Lauren Phipps, GreenBiz
clock 24 December 2020 •
Plastic continues to dominate the circular economy agenda | Credit: BsWei
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Plastic continues to dominate the circular economy agenda | Credit: BsWei

Here are three trends that defined the circular economy in 2020, and what they might mean for the year to come

As the year comes to a (welcome) close, it's worth taking a moment to consider how the circular economy concept has emerged and evolved during this very particular year. Here are three trends that defined...

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