Sustainability professionals: government and industry failing on circular economy

Will Nichols
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Survey reveals lack of joined-up approach by government and industry lagging behind on developing a resource-efficient economy

Almost nine in 10 sustainability professionals say the government is not doing enough to deliver a resource-efficient circular economy, according to a new poll. Not one respondent from 400 surveyed...

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